Guyana born, 44-year-old Oswald Lewis

Authorities were attempting to arrest 44-year-old Oswald Lewis, who had been on the run since skipping out on his April 1991 indictment for conspiracy to distribute cocaine in Virginia, when he allegedly opened fire on them late Tuesday.

He fled to the backyard where he fired on NYPD detectives serving as back up. He fired about a dozen shots, emptying both guns, before tossing his weapons and surrendering, sources and witnesses said.

No law enforcement officers were injured and Lewis’ weapons were both recovered.

The apartment appears to be vacant and Lewis may have been squatting there, a source said.

Lewis is recovering at Jamaica Hospital and will be brought to Brooklyn Federal Court to face charges.

Lewis has been wanted since April 1991 in Virginia.PreviousNext Enlarge
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