Teen Critically Injured in Targeted Shooting on SEPTA Bus in North Philadelphia

On Friday evening, a troubling incident occurred on a SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia when a gunman opened fire, critically injuring a 17-year-old boy and prompting a police investigation. According to Inspector D F Pace, the shooting took place around 6:15 p.m. as the bus traveled along Allegheny Avenue, with approximately 30 passengers on board at the time; however, only the teenager was reported to have been shot.

Authorities believe that the shooting was a targeted attack against the teenager, who was struck in the back of the bus and at close range. The bus driver quickly reported the incident to a control center, which initiated a response from local police. Upon arrival, officers found evidence of the shooting, including spent shell casings and blood on the bus, but the victim had already been taken to Temple University Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Through the initial investigation, law enforcement services discovered that the suspects may have escaped in a silver-colored Kia. A subsequent pursuit was launched after police spotted a vehicle matching the description speeding in the area. The chase concluded when the Kia crashed into a parked car in East Mount Airy. While the driver fled on foot, law enforcement managed to apprehend one suspect, and investigators indicate that another individual involved in the shooting escaped before the crash.

Police recovered a firearm and spent shell casings believed to be linked to the shooting at a nearby recreation center, raising the possibility that shots were fired from both inside and outside the bus. As the investigation unfolds, additional details emerge that suggest an altercation among several males triggered the violence. Authorities are actively reviewing surveillance footage from the bus in search of further evidence, while they report that the victim is anticipated to survive.