Police ID DelCo Man Wanted In SEPTA Bus Shooting That Injured 3

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia police have identified a man wanted in connection with this week's SEPTA bus shooting that injured three people.

According to police, 18-year-old Raphael Ezeamaka of Darby is wanted for aggravated assault and violations of the Uniform Firearms Act following the Tuesday shooting that happened just after 4:30 p.m. in West Philadelphia.

Authorities said three women — ages 29, 56, and 60 — were shot on a SEPTA Route G bus near 700 S. 57th St. Fox 29 reported the bus was full with 55 passengers on board when the shooting occurred.

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The 29-year-old was shot in her right buttocks, the 56-year-old's head was grazed by a bullet, and the 60-year-old was shot once in the lower back, according to authorities.

Police said three young men got onto the bus without paying at 19th Street and Oregon Avenue.
They argued with the driver, but eventually went to the back of the bus and sat down, police said.

A few blocks later, the men got off the bus, turned around, and one fired four shots into the vehicle, according to police.

Authorities said Ezeamaka is known to frequent the Southwest/West and South Philly areas. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 911 or contact police at 215-686-8477.