Violence on Philadelphia's SEPTA Buses Escalates with Multiple Shootings

A recent spate of shootings on and near SEPTA buses leaves one dead and several injured, raising safety concerns.

A 37-year-old man was fatally shot on a SEPTA bus in South Philadelphia, marking the third shooting incident involving SEPTA buses in recent days.
The shooting in South Philadelphia occurred around 6:35 p.m. on Snyder Avenue near Broad Street, with the shooter fleeing into the subway after the attack.
A 17-year-old student was killed and four others were injured in a separate shooting at a SEPTA bus stop in North Philadelphia, with no arrests made in either case.
The series of shootings have raised concerns over safety on public transportation in Philadelphia, prompting calls for increased security measures.
Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the South Philadelphia bus shooting.