Eric Lewis, 35, the man accused of killing Philadelphia police Sgt. Shane Seiber and wounding Officer Hector Rodriguez III on Oct. 10, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on five counts, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced on Thursday, Oct. 22, according to 6abc and CBS Philadelphia. Lewis is presumed innocent.
The counts are Hobbs Act robbery; using, carrying and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; possession of a stolen firearm; and theft of a firearm, 6abc reported. If convicted, Lewis faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison.
What prosecutors allege
Prosecutors allege that Lewis shot the two officers in the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 10, in West Philadelphia and then took Rodriguez’s police-issued gun, 6abc and CBS Philadelphia reported. CBS Philadelphia reported that he is also accused of firing at nine others.
Lewis also faces state charges filed by the District Attorney’s Office, including murder and attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. 6abc put the number of state charges at nearly 80. In a statement, DA Larry Krasner said he supports the federal charges and looks forward to working with local, state and federal partners on the case, CBS Philadelphia reported…