Who is Eric Lewis? Philadelphia Water Department employee reportedly identified as suspect in shooting of 2 police officers
Eric Lewis, a Philadelphia Water Department employee, is the man accused of shooting two police officers, as per reports.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin J Bethel identified Eric Lewis as the suspect in a shooting that critically injured two police officers. The incident occurred early Saturday morning in West Philadelphia, where officers responded to a report of an armed man. Suspect Eric Lewis, who works for the Philadelphia Water Department, was reportedly found in a tree with a shotgun and two handguns.
One of the handguns belonged to an injured police officer. Both of the wounded officers, a 40-year-old and a 33-year-old, are currently in critical condition at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. They sustained multiple gunshot wounds, with the 33-year-old receiving 12 shots. The shooting prompted a SWAT team response, and two additional officers were also shot when they approached the suspect's residence.
Mayor Cherelle L Parker and Councilmember Jamie Gauthier expressed shock and condemnation over the violent incident, emphasizing the need for community support and prayers for the injured officers. Governor Josh Shapiro also offered his support, praying for their full and speedy recovery.
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