Philadelphia Police Officer Killed, Another Wounded in Ambush Shooting

Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber was killed and another officer was shot 12 times when a suspect opened fire from a porch as officers responded to an armed person call, sparking a lengthy manhunt.

Oct. 10, 2026

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Two Philadelphia police officers were shot while responding to a report of an armed person in West Philadelphia when a suspect allegedly opened fire as they stepped onto a home's porch.
Officer Shane Seiber, a 40-year-old father of two, died after he was shot three times; the other officer, a 33-year-old father of five, was shot 12 times.
The suspect fled, exchanged gunfire with additional officers, then surrendered to SWAT members.

Editor's note: The slain Philadelphia police officer has been identified as Shane Seiber, a 10-year veteran of the force, according to WHYY-TV.

By Janet Pickel

Source pennlive.com

Two police officers were shot multiple times early Saturday, one of them fatally, while responding to a report of an armed person in West Philadelphia, authorities said.

According to Fox29, officers were called shortly after midnight to the 100 block of North 52nd Street for a report of someone with a gun. When they stepped on the porch of a home, they were ambushed by a person who opened fire, according to police.

The two officers suffered serious gunshot wounds. One, a 40-year-old father of two, was shot three times. The second officer, a 33-year-old father of five, was struck 12 times.

Police haven’t said which man died.

Both officers were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

After the shooting, the suspect fled, prompting a lockdown in the neighborhood. Police said officers later found the suspect in an alley, where he exchanged gunfire with additional officers. No other officers were hit.

He eventually surrendered to a SWAT team.

Investigators recovered three firearms at the scene, two handguns and a shotgun. According to 6abc, one of the handguns belonged to an officer who had been shot.

In a statement, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said: “When our police officers leave their homes every day to go to work, they literally do not know whether — or when — they are coming home. They put themselves in harm’s way every day, and put their lives on the line — to protect the people of Philadelphia. ... They deserve our prayers and our support. I also want to thank all of the first responders and the doctors, nurses and medical personnel at Penn Presbyterian. They have our gratitude.”

Gov. Josh Shapiro wrote on X: “Lori and I are praying for the two Philadelphia police officers shot in the line of duty early this morning. Our hearts are with their families and their fellow officers.”

Police have not released the suspect’s identity or charges.

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