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Philadelphia has been shaken by a series of tragic events involving SEPTA buses in recent days. SEPTA Transit Police and Philadelphia police are set to address the public in a news conference following the multiple fatal shootings.
Monday’s Shooting
On Monday afternoon, a devastating incident unfolded near Godfrey and Ogontz Avenues. Five individuals were shot, with one tragically losing their life. The senseless act occurred as two individuals opened fire on a crowd that was preparing to board a SEPTA bus.
Among the victims was 17-year-old Dayemen Taylor, a student at Imhotep Institute Charter High School. Dayemen lost his life in the shooting, while two of his classmates sustained injuries. Additionally, a 71-year-old woman was hit in the forehead by a bullet but is expected to recover.
Tuesday’s Tragedy
The following night brought another heart-wrenching incident, this time aboard a Route 79 bus in South Philadelphia. Carmelo Drayton, a 37-year-old resident of the Southwark section, was fatally shot on the bus as it approached the intersection of Broad Street and Snyder Avenue.
Authorities were alerted to the shooting around 6:40 p.m. SEPTA reported that the perpetrator fled the scene and sought refuge in Snyder Station on the Broad Street Line.
Weekend Violence
Prior to these recent events, a man lost his life in the Oxford Circle neighborhood following an altercation on a SEPTA bus. The dispute escalated, leading to a fatal shooting once the victim disembarked the bus late on a Sunday evening.
These incidents have left Philadelphia residents and commuters on edge, with concerns over safety and security in SEPTA facilities.
Upcoming News Conference
SEPTA Transit Police Chief Charles Lawson and representatives from the Philadelphia police force are scheduled to address the media in a news conference at 11:15 a.m. This briefing aims to shed light on the recent tragedies and provide updates on the investigations.
For more information and live coverage of the news conference, viewers can tune in to CBS News Philadelphia’s stream or visit their website.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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