Man sentenced for attempted murder of Philly officer in 2023: DA
PHILADELPHIA - District Attorney Larry Krasner and members of the District Attorney's Office Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit held a press conference Friday afternoon on the sentencing of defendant Eric Haynes for his role in the attempted murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Giovanni Maysonet back in February 2023.
On Friday, DA Krasner announced 46-year-old Eric Haynes of Darby has been sentenced to 22 to 44 years in prison for shooting Officer Giovanni Maysonet.
Philadelphia police officer wounded in line-of-duty shooting remains hospitalized due to complications
A Philadelphia police officer shot in the line of duty during a traffic stop in West Philadelphia in February remains hospitalized due to complications, according to a fundraiser created for the officer and his two children.
Two Delaware County men were charged in the shooting, including Eric Haynes, who was charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault of a law enforcement officer, and related charges.
Authorities say Haynes was one of two passengers inside a car driven by Ernest Reed, 45, that was pulled over on the 200 block of North 60th Street on February 8.
During the traffic stop, investigators believe Haynes tried to leave the scene and was stopped by Philadelphia Police Officer Giovanni Maysonet, officials say.
According to police, Maysonet and Haynes got into a physical struggle. Haynes allegedly fired at least two shots that hit Maysonet in the chest of his bulletproof vest and an unprotected part of his abdomen.
Maysonet's partner drove him to Penn Presbyterian Hospital, where he was initially placed in critical condition but survived.
District attorney Larry Krasner said Friday that it's been a long road to recovery for Officer Maysonet, but justice has been served.
"I think we should realize that officers going to work face this danger," said Krasner.
Philadelphia's police union released the following statement:
"We are thankful and humbled by officer Giovanni Maysonet’s bravery and courage. While on the job, Maysonet performed his duties with professionalism and integrity. He is missed out of the streets by his fellow officers and colleagues. The FOP and the entire Philadelphia police department continues to pray for his full-recovery."