Attempted Murder, More Charges Filed In 69th Street Station Stabbing

UPPER DARBY, PA — Attempted murder, assault, and related charges have been filed against a homeless man in connection with Tuesday's stabbing at 69th Street Terminal Center in Delaware County.

Court records show court documents show Elijah Jahleel Crump, 35, is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person, harassment, and more in connection with the stabbing.

The stabbing occurred at about 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the fare line for the Market-Frankford train heading into the city at Upper Darby's 69th Street Terminal Center, SEPTA said.

One man stabbed another, officials said. It's unclear what led to the stabbing.

Action News reports the victim and suspect were together when an argument ensued, then the stabbing followed.

After the stabbing, the suspect got onto a train heading east into Philadelphia.

Police said the suspect was taken into custody at about noon. NBC10 and Fox 29 report the arrest was made at 51st and Arch streets in Philadelphia.

The terminal itself, as well as mass transit heading into and out of the station, was shut down during the investigation, police said.

The victim was listed in critical condition Tuesday.

Crump is being held on $750,000 bail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Jan. 8, 2024, court documents show.