As of now, there is no word on an arrest or a motive behind the incident.
Philadelphia:
According to CBS News, citing police sources, at least eight people were shot near a SEPTA bus station in Northeast Philadelphia shortly before 3 pm local time on Wednesday.
At least eight people were injured in the incident at Sunburst and Cottman avenues in Northeast Philadelphia, according to the School District of Philadelphia.
Authorities did not confirm the victim’s age at last check, CBS reported.
According to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), a No. 18 bus traveling westbound on Rising Sun Avenue and St. Vincents Street became stuck in the crossfire at Rising Sun Avenue and Loney Street.
Wanted for the shooting deaths of eight teenagers on March 6, 2024 at 7300 Rising Sun Ave. The suspect is armed and dangerous – stay away. If you have information about these suspects – please call 215-686-TIPS(8477) or 911 pic.twitter.com/cspPIL5LLv
— Philadelphia Police Department (@PhillyPolice) March 7, 2024
No one on the bus was injured, SEPTA reported.
As of now, there is no word on an arrest or a motive behind the incident.
Further details are pending.
