PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The man accused of shooting two Philadelphia police officers, leaving one dead and another seriously injured, has now been indicted by a federal grand jury.
The indictment of 35-year-old Eric Lewis was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Thursday.
The five federal charges include interference with interstate commerce by robbery, also known as Hobbs Act robbery, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf said.
Lewis is also charged with using, carrying and discharging a firearm during a violent crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a stolen firearm and theft of a firearm.
If convicted, Lewis faces a maximum of life in prison and a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison.
Lewis was already charged with murder, attempted murder, and numerous other offenses.
Fallen Philadelphia police officer Shane Seiber
The shooting happened in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 10.
Police allege Lewis ambushed officers Shane Seiber and Hector Rodriguez, killing Seiber and wounding Rodriguez.
Lewis then allegedly stole Rodriguez’s gun before fleeing. He is accused of shooting at other officers while trying to escape.
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Seiber’s posthumous promotion to sergeant was announced during his funeral earlier this week.
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