Authorities have reported that four individuals have been taken into custody in connection with a shooting incident that occurred earlier this month in Northeast Philadelphia. The shooting resulted in eight high school students being wounded at a transit bus stop.
The incident took place on March 6, just before 3 p.m., when three individuals exited a vehicle near the bus stop and proceeded to fire at least 30 shots at the students before fleeing the scene. The injured students, aged between 15 and 17, were caught off guard by the sudden attack.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel provided details of the incident, stating that evidence, including two stolen vehicles, was instrumental in identifying the suspects. During a news conference on March 11, Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore confirmed that Jamaal Tucker, 18, had turned himself in, while another 18-year-old, Ahnile Buggs, had been apprehended earlier. Both individuals are currently in custody, with bail set at $16 million each, as announced by Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner on March 13.
The swift action taken by law enforcement in apprehending the suspects has been commended, and efforts are ongoing to ensure justice is served for the victims of this senseless act of violence. The community is urged to come forward with any additional information that may assist in the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the shooting.
