PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the homicide of a 15-year-old male who was fatally shot aboard a SEPTA bus over the weekend. Authorities are working to identify four individuals captured on surveillance footage in connection with the incident.
The shooting occurred on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at approximately 1:05 p.m., near 40th Street and Girard Avenue. Following the shooting, the suspects fled westbound on Girard Avenue toward 41st Street. According to investigators, three of the individuals boarded the bus near Girard and Ridge Avenues, with a fourth suspect joining later in the trip.
Authorities have released surveillance video excerpts showing the four individuals and are urging the public to assist in identifying them. A spokesman for the Philadelphia Police Department emphasized the urgency of the investigation, warning residents not to approach the suspects if seen but to contact 911 immediately.
The City of Philadelphia is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for every homicide.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335, or submit a tip anonymously by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477). All tips will remain confidential.
Authorities stress that these individuals remain suspects, and no conclusions regarding guilt should be drawn until charges have been filed and proven in court. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives seek justice for the young victim.
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