Four people, including three teenagers, were injured when a man opened fire inside a SEPTA bus Saturday evening in Brewerytown, police said.
Investigators believe the suspect, described as being in his early 40s, began shooting during a verbal altercation with a group of teens. The incident happened at around 6:15 p.m. aboard the Route 15 bus at 33rd Street and Girard Avenue, adjacent to Fairmount Park.
A 14-year-old boy was shot in his left hand, and a 16-year-old boy was struck in his right foot, according to authorities. Police said another 16-year-old boy received a graze wound to his back. All three were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and listed in stable condition, the PPD added.
Authorities said a bullet grazed a 39-year-old woman’s shoulder. She received treatment at the scene and refused further medical attention, according to investigators.
Police said the gunman fled the bus and ran across 33rd Street. The PPD stated that he was reportedly wearing a red hat and a black zip-up jacket at the time of the shooting. No arrests were made at the time Metro went to print Sunday.
Anyone with information is asked to call or text the police tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
SEPTA reported in late April that total crime on the system is 28% lower than the prior three-year average. The authority documented one murder and 23 aggravated assaults, which includes shootings and other serious attacks, in the first three months of 2025. Three homicides and 24 aggravated assaults occurred in the first quarter of 2024, SEPTA data indicates.
Since the start of the year, 316 people have been shot across Philadelphia, down about 10% from the same date in 2024, according to PPD data.
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.
