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Man accused of shooting at police in Homestead after chase sentenced to prison

Man accused of shooting at police in Homestead after chase sentenced to prison A man who pleaded guilty to shooting at a police officer will spend time in prison.

HOMESTEAD, Pa. — A man who pleaded guilty to shooting at a police officer will spend time in prison.

Erik Addison was behind the wheel without a license when he drove away from an officer trying to pull him over in May 2023, according to court documents.

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Authorities said he led police on a chase, hit a police cruiser and fired at an officer in the process.

He pleaded guilty earlier in February. More than a dozen other charges were withdrawn.

According to court documents, he will spend a minimum of 20 years in prison.

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