Man Shot in Foot Following Dispute on SEPTA Bus in North Philadelphia; Suspect Sought by Police

Last Friday, a man was shot in the foot during a violent late-night brawl aboard a North Philadelphia SEPTA bus. Concerns were raised by the incident, which happened at around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of North Bancroft Street and West Dauphin Street, among community members and transit users. FOX 29 reports that two male passengers, one of whom was reportedly in his 50s and the other 24 years old, got into a fight.

After a verbal altercation, the elder guy allegedly shot the youngster, hitting his foot, intensifying the altercation. Police have yet to capture the suspect, who is described as having a hefty build, grey beard, and black jacket, knit cap, and black jeans. The victim was brought to Temple University Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The Philadelphia Police Department encourages anyone with knowledge to call their tipline, as no firearms have been found.

The younger man’s inability to pay the bus payment and his subsequent unpredictable behavior toward other passengers provide extra context for the incident, according to NBC Philadelphia. After the altercation descended into physical violence, the bus driver took precautions, pulling over and removing the passengers before alerting SEPTA police. Police are currently studying the video security footage of the incident and shooting to establish the proper charges.

According to additional details given by Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. Pace, the injured man first declined medical attention. According to a6ABCarticle, he was taken to the hospital by medics after he was last seen walking off the bus on Dawson Street. Law enforcement is still searching for the shooter, who is still at large. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and help with the investigation by calling the police department’s tip line, according to a statement that 6ABC was able to get.

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