{"id":308633,"date":"2026-10-17T09:44:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T09:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/308633\/"},"modified":"2026-10-17T09:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T09:44:24","slug":"search-continues-for-evidence-after-officer-killed-another-wounded-in-west-philadelphia-ambush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/308633\/","title":{"rendered":"Search continues for evidence after officer killed, another wounded in West Philadelphia ambush"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Nearly a week after two police officers were ambushed in West Philadelphia<\/a>, investigators returned to the scene Friday to search for additional evidence.<\/p>\n

City crews cut back weeds and brush around nearby properties, allowing officers to search for any missing evidence, with a focus on shell casings.<\/p>\n

According to a detective at the scene, the work was aimed at ensuring the investigation was complete.<\/p>\n

Police allege 35-year-old Eric Lewis ambushed officers Shane Seiber and Hector Rodriguez, killing Seiber and wounding Rodriguez.<\/p>\n

\"Ofc.<\/p>\n

RELATED: New details released on criminal record of man accused of killing Philadelphia police officer<\/a><\/p>\n

Resident Damon Barnes expressed sympathy for the officers and their families.<\/p>\n

“I feel sorry for the officers. What can you do? Feel for the families,” Barnes said.<\/p>\n

According to police, the officers were responding to a report of a man with a gun when Lewis approached them. A scuffle followed, and police say Lewis pulled out a gun and fired at the officers, continuing to shoot while they were on the ground.<\/p>\n

\"Eric<\/p>\n

Barnes said Lewis was often seen sitting on his porch with his dogs and described his demeanor.<\/p>\n

“Always an attitude. Always an attitude. It’s hard to miss it. always an attitude. You just stay clear,” Barnes said.<\/p>\n

The killing of Seiber marks another difficult chapter for the department. In the aftermath, questions have been raised about why Lewis was on the street.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Fundraisers aim to help families of Philadelphia police officers shot in line of duty<\/a><\/p>\n

Lewis was acquitted in the 2019 murder<\/a> of Christopher Williams during a road rage incident in the 900 block of N. Fallon Street.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, District Attorney Larry Krasner released a video statement blaming what he described as a deficient police investigation.<\/p>\n

The Police Department said its focus remains on the officers and their families.<\/p>\n

Seiber is scheduled to be laid to rest next week<\/a>. A viewing will be held Monday at the Givnish Funeral Home in Northeast Philadelphia. A second viewing will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, followed by a funeral service.
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