Man charged with attempted murder after 2 people shot on SEPTA platform in South Philly

Saquan Ausborne is charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault and other related crimes.
Friday, March 31, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police have released new details following a double shooting at the Snyder Avenue Station on SEPTA's Broad Street Line.

The incident happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. Wednesday on the subway platform in South Philadelphia.
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Police said the shooting stemmed from an altercation involving Saquan Ausborne, 29, his girlfriend, the girlfriend's former boyfriend and two of the former boyfriend's friends.

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During a physical altercation, Ausborne allegedly pulled out a gun and fired.
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The ex-boyfriend was shot in the hip, and Ausborne's girlfriend, who was standing behind the ex-boyfriend, was hit in the leg, police said.

Ausborne is charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault and other related crimes.



He is being held on a $1.1 million bond, police said.
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