PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a broad daylight shooting that left a 27-year-old man in critical condition after being followed off a SEPTA bus and gunned down on a residential street.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 23, when a man riding SEPTA Bus 7423 was trailed by a suspect who initially boarded the vehicle without a mask. Surveillance footage from the bus and nearby private cameras captured the suspect’s movements as he shadowed the victim onto the 3900 block of “M” Street.
Key Points
- Victim shot multiple times after exiting SEPTA Bus 7423 in Philadelphia
- Suspect initially unmasked, later covered face before opening fire
- Police seeking public assistance in identifying gunman
Suspect masked up before attack, police say
Investigators from the Shooting Investigation Group revealed that the suspect donned a mask before ambushing the victim. After following the man off the bus, the gunman fired multiple rounds, striking the victim several times before fleeing the scene. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he remains in critical condition.
“The suspect initially entered the SEPTA Bus unmasked,” police confirmed in their statement released Friday, accompanied by images and video of the individual taken from both transit and privately owned security cameras in the area.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen the suspect before or after the shooting to come forward. The attack took place in the middle of the day, and officials are hopeful that neighborhood surveillance or eyewitnesses could help identify the shooter.
Victim targeted after stepping off SEPTA bus
This incident adds to a rising concern about transit-related violence and street shootings in Philadelphia. The targeted nature of the attack suggests the suspect may have been tracking the victim before initiating the assault. Investigators are working to determine a motive and whether the victim and shooter knew each other.
Detectives are continuing to review additional footage and conduct interviews in hopes of piecing together the moments leading up to the shooting. The Philadelphia Police Department is handling tips anonymously through its tip line and online portal.
Police seek help identifying suspect caught on camera
The department released clips of the suspect before he masked up, hoping members of the public will recognize the individual. The suspect’s clothing, mannerisms, and facial features prior to the attack are considered key to making an identification.
Authorities have not released the victim’s name but confirmed his age and current medical status. No arrests have been made as of Monday, and the investigation remains ongoing.