Philadelphia suspect in police ambush indicted on federal gun and robbery charges

A Philadelphia man identified as Eric Lewis is charged with the fatal shooting of Officer Shane Seiber and the wounding of his partner during an ambush. State prosecutors have listed murder, homicide of a law-enforcement officer, attempted murder, and several counts of attempted homicide among the allegations. On Thursday, a federal grand jury indicted Lewis on offenses including interstate robbery, discharging a firearm during a violent crime, and possession of a stolen firearm and ammunition.

The federal statutes impose a statutory range from ten years to life in prison. U.S. Attorney David Metcalf noted that Lewis is a felon prohibited from owning or using guns, underscoring the illegality of his actions. The case remains active as authorities continue to pursue the charges.