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Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, 40, was killed and his partner critically injured after being ambushed by Eric Lewis, 35, in West Philadelphia early Saturday. Lewis, a city employee, fired on multiple officers before surrendering to SWAT teams. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced plans to expand involuntary commitment laws in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia police officer Shane Seiber was killed and his partner critically wounded on Saturday morning after they were ambushed by 35-year-old Eric Lewis in West Philadelphia. Lewis, a Philadelphia Water Department employee with a prior criminal record, fired on 11 officers total, killing Seiber and injuring a 33-year-old officer 12 times. Lewis was arrested after hiding in a tree and faces multiple charges, including murder and attempted homicide of law enforcement. Mayor Cherelle Parker called for expanded mental health commitment laws, while officials mourned the fallen officer.
A Dodge Durango ran a red light at South 48th and Walnut in West Philadelphia, t-boning a Chevy Malibu, which then crashed into four parked cars, with one ending up on the sidewalk. A person and a dog inside the Malibu were killed; the Durango's three occupants had minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation; no arrests have been made, and neighbors are calling for speed cameras on Walnut Street.
A woman and her infant were shot in West Philadelphia; the woman is in critical condition, and police are searching for the woman's partner, Faheem Waver, in connection with the incident.
Three people were shot during an Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia, with 30 shots fired and five people arrested, including a 15-year-old who was shot by a responding officer. The shooting, believed to be between two rival factions, occurred during a gathering of roughly 1,000 people, resulting in a citywide police response and the closure of schools in observance of the holiday. One person was struck by a police vehicle, and the discharging officer has been placed on administrative duty pending an internal review.
Multiple people were shot at the end of a Ramadan event in West Philadelphia's Parkside section, with several people in custody and one person taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The FBI is on the way to assist in the investigation, and parents looking to reunite with their children can meet with police at a nearby school. The ATF Philadelphia Field Division is also assisting at the scene, and police are expected to provide more information soon.
The remains of a child, believed to be between 2 and 4 years old, were found in a duffel bag in a dumpster in West Philadelphia. The discovery was made by workers cleaning the area, and the police are investigating the incident. The child's identity and cause of death are yet to be determined, and the community is shocked and saddened by the tragic find.
The body found in a dumpster in West Philadelphia has been identified as that of a 12-year-old boy named Hezekiah Bernard. His death has been ruled a homicide, as he was shot once in the back of the head and his body was wrapped in plastic. It is unclear when he was killed or how long he had been in the dumpster. Bernard had not been reported missing recently. Friends and family remember him as a fun-loving kid who enjoyed dancing and making TikToks. The investigation is ongoing.
A married couple was fatally shot at close range near their home in West Philadelphia. The 43-year-old woman and 47-year-old man were found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. At least 18 shots were fired, with 15 fired at close range. The couple was returning home when they were attacked, and a gun recovered at the scene does not appear to have been used by the suspect(s). No suspect description or motive has been identified at this time.
The boil water advisory that was issued for parts of upper West Philadelphia has been lifted after all samples tested by the water department showed no evidence of harmful bacteria. The Philadelphia Water Department says about 18,000 customers were impacted by the boil water advisory due to a pumping serving station failure that caused a loss of water pressure in the area. The neighborhoods that were impacted include Wynnefield Heights, Wynnefield, Overbrook Farms, Green Hill Farms, Overbrook, Overbrook Park, Morris Park, and parts of Carrol Park, Haddington, West Parkside, and West Fairmount Park.
A water boil advisory has been issued for around 18,000 customers in West Philadelphia after a pumping station failure caused a loss of pressure in the system, allowing bacteria and other disease-causing organisms into the water pipes. Customers are advised to boil water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing formula. The advisory is in effect until further notice.
The Philadelphia Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for parts of upper West Philadelphia affecting around 18,000 customers due to a loss of water pressure caused by a failed pumping serving station. The impacted neighborhoods include Wynnefield Heights, Wynnefield, Overbrook Farms, Green Hill Farms, Overbrook, Overbrook Park, Morris Park, and parts of Carrol Park, Haddington, West Parkside, and West Fairmount Park. Residents in these areas should boil their water before drinking it. Water pressure has been restored, but a lack of pressure can cause disease-causing organisms to enter water pipes.
The Philadelphia Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for parts of upper West Philadelphia affecting around 18,000 customer accounts due to a pumping station failure causing a loss of pressure in the system. Customers in the impacted area should boil water before using it for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing formula. The lack of pressure can create a vacuum that could pull disease-causing organisms such as bacteria into water pipes. Customers with questions can go to water.phila.gov or call (215) 685-6300.
The Philadelphia Water Department issued a boil water advisory for parts of West Philadelphia, including ZIP codes 19151, and parts of 19131 and 19139, after a pumping station serving a section of upper West Philadelphia failed, causing a loss of pressure in the system and leaving some customers without water. Customers should not drink the water without boiling it first, and are urged to bring water to a rolling boil for one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing formula.
A man in his 40s or 50s died after being hit by a car while riding his bike on N. 63rd Street in West Philadelphia. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene, and an investigation is ongoing. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after. No arrest has been made in connection with the incident.