BREAKING | Phillip M. Lee, the man accused of shooting Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton, is being held on $1 million bond, according to court records. He's charged with several felonies, including attempted murder.
WAYNE COUNTY — A judge has set bond for the man accused of shooting Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton at $1 million, online court records show.
Phillip M. Lee, 47, of Richmond was charged Thursday with several felonies stemming from the encounter — including two counts of attempted murder.Authorities allege Lee shot Burton, 28, during a traffic stop Wednesday. The shooting left Burton critically injured and"fighting for her life" at a Dayton hospital, police have said.Lee was also injured in the shooting and was transported to Reid Health in Richmond.WRTV Investigates discovered Lee has a long criminal history dating back to 1994.This story will be updated.
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