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Four Shot on SEPTA Bus in Philadelphia, Including Three Teens

Police are investigating a Route 15 bus shooting in Fairmount Park that left four injured, with no arrests made and the motive still unclear.

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Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Fairmount Park neighborhood near 33rd Street and Girard Avenue.
  • Four victims—two 16-year-old boys, a 14-year-old boy, and a 39-year-old woman—were injured and are in stable condition.
  • Authorities believe a man in his 40s confronted a group of juveniles on the bus, pulled a gun from his bag, and opened fire.
  • Approximately 30 people were on board the Route 15 bus at the time of the shooting, which remains under investigation.
  • Police are urging the public to provide tips as they work to identify the suspect and determine the motive behind the attack.