Philadelphia Bus Shooting Shocks Evening Commuters
A violent incident broke out on a crowded SEPTA bus in Philadelphia on Saturday evening. The Philadelphia bus shooting left four people injured, including three teenagers and one woman.
The shooting occurred around 6:15 p.m. on May 10. The Route 15 bus had just reached North 33rd Street and West Girard Avenue near Fairmount Park. According to multiple local outlets, a man boarded the bus and headed toward the back, where a group of teenagers was sitting.
Shortly after boarding, the man reportedly began arguing with the teenagers. Tensions quickly escalated inside the packed bus. Suddenly, the suspect pulled out a gun and started shooting in their direction. The incident caused immediate panic among the approximately 30 passengers on board.
According to Inspector D.F. Pace of the Philadelphia Police Department, the injured victims included a 14-year-old boy, two 16-year-old boys, and a 39-year-old woman. Emergency responders transported the teens to a nearby hospital. The woman, who sustained a graze wound, received medical attention at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that all victims from the Philadelphia bus shooting are now in stable condition. One teenager was shot in the back, another in the hand, and the third in the foot.
The shooter, believed to be in his 40s, fled the bus immediately after the attack. Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the vehicle. The footage could help identify the suspect and track his whereabouts.
SEPTA officials expressed their concern in a public statement. They acknowledged the trauma that passengers and the bus operator experienced during the Philadelphia bus shooting. They also promised continued cooperation with the Philadelphia Police Department.
As of now, no arrests have been made. Law enforcement continues to follow leads in this disturbing case. Investigators urge anyone with information to come forward.
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