Teen Sought In SEPTA Bus Shooting, Attacks On Passengers: Police

PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are asking for help finding a group of teenagers who attacked SEPTA bus riders, two of whom were shot.

The incident occurred at 11:55 a.m. on May 17 on a SEPTA Route 33 bus.

A large group of teens got on the bus at 20th and Diamond streets and started attacking passengers, police said.

One of the teens struck a passenger with a gun, which caused it to fire and strike two 18-year-old men in their legs, according to police.

The group of teens got off the bus and were last seen heading west on the 2100 block of Diamond Street, police said.

Police described the teen who used the firearm as a black male, 14 to 17 years old, with a thin build who was wearing a black and camouflage "Bape" brand hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and gray sneakers.

If you see these suspects, do not approach them and instead contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

All tips will be confidential.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact the Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8271.