Eric Lewis, 35, was arraigned on 76 charges Sunday morning in connection with a deadly ambush of two Philadelphia police officers that occurred early Saturday, according to court records. Lewis faces charges including murder, homicide of a law enforcement officer, attempted murder, 10 counts of attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault, and terroristic threats. A judge ordered him held without bail.

The shooting unfolded around 12:20 a.m. Saturday on a porch in West Philadelphia's 100 block of North 52nd Street, after officers responded to a report of a man with a gun. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the two officers came under "significant gunfire" upon reaching the porch. Officer Shane Seiber, 40, died from his injuries. His partner, a 33-year-old father of five, was shot 12 times and initially listed in critical condition but has since been listed in stable condition. Sources do not provide an update on whether additional officers were struck in the initial volley.

After the initial shooting, Lewis fled the porch and fired at additional officers in a nearby alley before climbing a tree to hide, according to police. SWAT units responded and Lewis was eventually taken into custody. Police recovered two handguns and a shotgun from the scene. One of the handguns belonged to the officer wounded in the attack. District Attorney Larry Krasner declined to say whether Lewis had fired the officer's handgun or how he had obtained the other firearms.

Seiber was a 40-year-old Air Force veteran who had served 10 years with the Philadelphia Police Department. He is survived by his wife, a 7-year-old son, and a 3-year-old daughter. Police Commissioner Bethel said at a news conference Saturday, "He fought valiantly, but he lost his life today. His wife was able to be by his side before he passed, as well as his family."

Lewis has a criminal history dating to 2012, according to Pennsylvania court records. He was convicted of theft and receiving stolen property in 2012 and of gun-related offenses and simple assault in 2013, receiving probation in both cases. In 2018, he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct involving fighting and was again sentenced to probation. Records also show Lewis received three traffic citations in 2024. District Attorney Krasner stated that nothing in Lewis' criminal background would have prevented him from obtaining a firearm.

Lewis is employed by the Philadelphia Water Department. His next court date is scheduled for October 26, 2026.