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Fifth Suspect In Custody For Philly Mass Shooting That Injured 8 Teens: Police

Philadelphia police have named a fifth suspect in the mass shooting at a SEPTA bus stop on March 6. 

Jeremiah Johnson; scenes from the March 6 shooting in Burlhome, Philadelphia.

Jeremiah Johnson; scenes from the March 6 shooting in Burlhome, Philadelphia.

Photo Credit: Citizen.App//Philadelphia Police Department
Asir Boone 

Asir Boone 

Photo Credit: US Marshals Service // Philadelphia Police
Jermahd Carter

Jermahd Carter

Photo Credit: US Marshals Service // Philadelphia Police
Jamaal Tucker, Ahnile Buggs

Jamaal Tucker, Ahnile Buggs

Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department

Fifteen-year-old Jeremiah Jefferson is in police custody, PPD confirmed to Daily Voice. 

The shooting took place at school dismissal and sent eight teenagers to the hospital – including one 16-year-old in critical condition, who police believe was the intended target of the attack. 

Four other suspects are in custody for the shooting: 17-year-old Asir Boone19-year-old Jermahd Carter, 18-year-old Jamaal Tucker, and 17-year-old Ahnile Buggs

Investigators believe the four suspects hopped out of a blue Hyundai Sonata near Rising Sun and Cottman avenues and fired into a group boarding a SEPTA bus, striking 7 teenage boys and one girl. 

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