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Teenager Fatally Shot on SEPTA Platform in Philadelphia, Authorities Seek Help in Solving Murder

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident unfolded on a SEPTA platform in Philadelphia last year when 14-year-old Wort Whipple was gunned down in a senseless act of violence. Authorities are now appealing to the public for information to help bring resolution to this heartbreaking case. On a fateful day in May, Whipple found himself involved in a confrontation with a male suspect at the 52nd Street Station along the Market-Frankford Line in West Philadelphia. What …

Gunman Almost Escapes After Fatal Shooting on Crowded SEPTA Subway Platform, Says Prosecutor

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A tragic shooting at a SEPTA subway platform left a 16-year-old dead, sparking chaos as the gunman attempted to flee the scene. According to a prosecutor in court, the suspect, Quadir Humphrey, was initially detained for questioning by transit police but managed to almost escape before being identified through surveillance footage and taken back into custody. Tyshaun Welles lost his life in the shooting after Humphrey fired into a crowd of young …

Philadelphia Police Seek Suspects in Fatal SEPTA Bus Stop Shooting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a fatal shooting at a SEPTA bus stop that claimed the life of 17-year-old Dayemen Taylor. The incident occurred at Ogontz and Godfrey avenues in the Ogontz neighborhood, where a group of young people waiting at the bus stop were targeted by the gunmen. According to authorities, the first suspect is described as a black male wearing a black …

Rash of SEPTA Bus Shootings Continues in Philadelphia, Claiming Third Victim

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A string of violence has rattled the public transportation system in Philadelphia, with three fatal shootings occurring in as many days. The latest incident took place on a SEPTA Route 79 bus near South Broad Street and Snyder Avenue on Tuesday night. Authorities reported that an argument led to a deadly confrontation around 6:40 p.m. The victim, a 37-year-old male, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at Jefferson University Hospital-Center …

Man Fatally Shot on SEPTA Bus in South Philadelphia; Suspect Still At Large

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia police are currently investigating a tragic incident that occurred on a SEPTA bus, resulting in the death of a man on Tuesday night. The shooting took place on the 1300 block of Snyder Avenue on a Route 79 bus, where the victim, a 37-year-old man, was found with two gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Jefferson University Hospital-Center City but sadly succumbed to his injuries. The identity of the victim has …