SEPTA Driver Shot Dead On Duty, Suspect In Custody: Authorities

A SEPTA driver was shot and killed on their route Thursday morning, Oct. 26, and authorities believe they have the shooter in custody, transit authorities told Daily Voice.

Scenes from the SEPTA driver shooting near Germantown and Abbottsford Avenues on Thursday, Oct. 26.
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Mac Bullock

10/26/2023 2:50 p.m.

The victim was driving Route 23 when they were shot at the intersection of Germantown and Abbotsford avenues around 10:30 a.m., a SEPTA spokesperson said.

They were taken to Einstein Medical Center where they succumbed to their wounds.

SEPTA did not identify the driver but said they were a 12-year employee.

"An investigation into this incident by SEPTA Transit Police and Philadelphia Police departments is ongoing, however, SEPTA Police have confirmed that a suspect is in custody," the spokesperson said.

Daily Voice has reached out to Philadelphia police for comment.

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