PHILADELPHIA (October 10, 2026) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DAO’s Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit today announced charges against Eric Lewis for shooting two Philadelphia police officers in West Philadelphia and firing at several other officers.
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office approved the following charges against Eric Lewis (DOB 3/25/1991):
- Homicide of a Law Enforcement Officer (H)
- Murder Generally (H)
- Attempted Homicide of a Law Enforcement Officer – 10 counts (F1)
- Attempted Murder – 10 counts (F1)
- Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer – 10 counts (F1)
- Aggravated Assault – 10 counts (F1)
- Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer – 2 counts (F3)
- Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act 6106 – 2 counts (F3)
- Possession of an Instrument of Crime (PIC) – 11 counts (M1)
- Simple Assault – 10 counts (M2)
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person (REAP) – 11 counts (M2)
- Propulsion of a Missile into a Vehicle (M2)
“This was a brazen and disturbing act of violence against Philadelphia police officers who were simply carrying out their sworn oath. Our thoughts are with the law enforcement community, their families and the residents of West Philadelphia impacted by this senseless and traumatic crime,” said District Attorney Larry Krasner. “My office is working very closely with the Philadelphia Police Department on this very ongoing investigation and will do everything we can to secure justice and accountability on behalf of the families and community impacted. We are also working in coordination with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #5 to connect and support the officers and families impacted by this tragedy.”
“Our hearts go out to the officers who were wounded, their families, the 19th Police District and the entire Philadelphia Police Department,” said Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District). “These officers faithfully served West Philadelphia each and every day and stood with neighbors and community leaders to improve the quality of life here. They stood up for us and we will stand up for them to ensure this defendant is held accountable.”
“Our residents and law enforcement officers should never have to imagine — let alone experience — this kind of military-style assault in our communities,” said Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District). “This is a disturbing reminder of the dangers our police officers face every day as they put their lives on the line. We will not tolerate this kind of attack on our communities. We will continue working collaboratively and use every tool at our disposal to make all our neighborhoods safer.”
The defendant will be held in custody and, by law, is ineligible to post cash bail.
The DAO’s Victim Services Unit and CARES (Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement for Survivors) Unit will provide necessary support to the families, co-survivors and community impacted by this senseless act of violence.
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CONTACT:
Solomon D. Leach, [email protected]