PHILADELPHIA (May 8, 2025)—The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Homicide and Non-Fatal Shooting Unit on Wednesday night charged Dachan Seay (DOB 10/24/94) with two counts of Aggravated Assault and related charges for his role in the shooting and wounding of a 19th District Philadelphia Police officer yesterday in the city’s Overbrook section.
Seay is charged with the following offenses:
- Two counts of Aggravated Assault (F1)
- Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer (F1)
- VUFA 6106 (F3)
- VUFA 6105 (M1)
- VUFA 6105 (M1)
- Possession of an Instrument of Crime (PIC)
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person (REAP)
The DAO has requested that the defendant be detained on $5 million bail.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 7, 19th District Police officers responded to a large physical altercation near Overbrook High School. During the incident, Seay arrived at the scene in an SUV and made his way into the crowd, armed with a handgun. As officers struggled to break up the altercation, the defendant attempted to conceal the firearm in his hoodie when the weapon discharged. The round ricocheted off a fire hydrant before striking an officer in the stomach. Seay attempted to flee to the SUV but was quickly apprehended by police and placed into custody. The Ruger handgun was recovered from the scene.
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Victim Services Unit will continue to work with the injured officer, his Philadelphia Police Department colleagues involved in yesterday’s incident, and the Overbrook community to ensure they have access to needed services available through our office. This remains an ongoing investigation.
CONTACT:
Dustin Slaughter, [email protected]
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