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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Four separate shootings in Philadelphia this week have occurred on or near SEPTA buses.
The series of shootings over the past four days have resulted in three fatalities and 12 injuries, including 10 high school students from Philadelphia. The incidents have sparked concern and outrage among the community.
SEPTA police have made a commitment to vigorously enforce all criminal laws in response to the escalating violence.
Timeline of Shootings:
Argument Leads to Fatal Shooting in Oxford Circle
On Sunday, March 3, a tragic incident unfolded in Oxford Circle when a 27-year-old man, Sawee Kofa, was fatally shot following an argument on a SEPTA bus. The shooting took place on the 5800 block of Castor Avenue late in the evening, resulting in Kofa’s untimely death.
Tragic Shooting at Ogontz Bus Stop
Monday, March 4, saw a shocking development in the Ogontz section of the city, where three Imhotep Institute Charter High School students and two women were shot at a SEPTA bus stop. The incident claimed the life of 17-year-old student, Dayemen Taylor, and left others injured. The community was left reeling from the senseless act of violence.
Fatal Shooting on SEPTA Bus in South Philadelphia
Another heartbreaking incident occurred on Tuesday night in South Philadelphia, where a 37-year-old man, Carmelo Drayton, lost his life in a shooting on a SEPTA bus. The tragic event took place at the intersection of Broad Street and Snyder Avenue, leaving the community in shock.
Multiple Students Injured in Northeast Philadelphia
Wednesday afternoon brought a harrowing situation as eight Northeast High School students were shot near a SEPTA bus station at Rising Sun and Cottman avenues. The victims, aged between 15 and 17, were targeted in a brazen attack by three masked shooters in a dark blue Hyundai Sonata. The incident left one student critically injured and the others in stable condition, prompting a city-wide manhunt for the assailants.
Authorities are working tirelessly to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice, as the community grapples with the aftermath of the violent events. The incidents have underscored the pressing need for enhanced safety measures and vigilance within the public transportation system.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, and District Attorney Larry Krasner have all expressed their determination to collaborate and utilize all available resources to solve the crimes and ensure the safety of residents.
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