14-year-old shot and killed on Philadelphia subway platform, authorities say.
The Philadelphia Police Department said the shooting took place on the 5200 block of Market Street after 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
The 14-year-old boy was shot in the chest, the arm and was transported by medics to Presbyterian Hospital where he later died, police said.Sources told ABC News Philadelphia stationAccording to WPVI sources, the suspect and the teenager had a physical altercation which started when the 14-year-old allegedly hit the suspect.The suspect then allegedly took out a gun and fired twice, hitting the victim, and then fled the scene, according to WPVI.
Adding, “SEPTA serves over 600,000 riders a day, and the vast majority get to-and-from their destinations without incident. However, even one violent crime is too many, and we are continuing to adjust police patrols and add officers to our ranks so we can address hot spots while providing police coverage across the system.”
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