Former Philadelphia police officer found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in 2017 shooting

Eric Ruch was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and possession of an instrument of crime in the death of Dennis Plowden Jr. following a car chase and crash in East German

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  • 6abc digital staff
    • September 21, 2022
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (Angela Gervasi/Billy Penn)

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (Angela Gervasi/Billy Penn)

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A former Philadelphia police officer was found guilty Wednesday afternoon of voluntary manslaughter and possession of an instrument of crime following a December 2017 shooting.

However, Eric Ruch was acquitted of third-degree murder in the death of Dennis Plowden Jr.

The deadly shooting happened following a car chase and crash in East Germantown.

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Ruch’s bail was revoked after the verdict came down Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Ruch’s trial was the first murder trial for an on-duty officer in Philadelphia history.

This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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