Three women were wounded in a triple shooting that occurred on a SEPTA bus Tuesday in West Philadelphia.
Shortly after 4:30 p.m., on a SEPTA Route “G” bus, shots were fired as the bus was on South 57th Street. Among those wounded was a 29-year-old, who was shot once in the right buttocks, a 60-year-old, who suffered a graze wound to the right side of her head, and a 56-year-old, who was shot once in the lower back, according to police.
Philadelphia Police arrived on the scene after the shooting and transported the victims to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where they were treated and placed in stable condition, according to authorities.
No arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered at this time.
Police are seeking public assistance in identifying the gunman. The suspect is described as a Black male with a medium build, medium brown complexion, and shoulder-length dreadlocks with a light beard. He was last seen wearing a black Under Armour zip-up jacket over a white t-shirt, black pants, gray sneakers, and a blue surgical mask, police said.
Police consider this suspect to be armed and dangerous, and the Philadelphia police department urges anyone who sees this suspect to avoid approaching him and immediately call 911.
Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270 or call/text the PPD tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may remain anonymous.
Counseling, peer support, and victim advocacy services are available for victims, family members, and others affected by gun violence. Go to metrophiladelphia.com/gun-violence-resources for more information.
