Police release images of suspect wanted in deadly shooting on SEPTA platform

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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Monday, September 12, 2022
Police release images of suspect wanted in SEPTA platform shooting
Philadelphia police have released new images of the man they are searching for in connection with a deadly shooting at a SEPTA trolley station in Center City.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police have released new images of the man they are searching for in connection with a deadly shooting at a SEPTA trolley station in Center City.

The shooting happened around 2:16 p.m. Saturday at 19th and Market streets.

Police say two men became involved in an altercation on a trolley platform.

During the altercation, one male pulled a handgun from his waistband and shot the other male several times.

The shooter fled the scene.

Medics performed CPR on the 64-year-old shooting victim and rushed him to the hospital, but he was pronounced dead at 2:50 p.m.

The shooter is described as a Black male, 20 to 30 years old, medium build, last seen wearing a blue Polo shirt, a dark zip-up sweatshirt with a light-colored pattern and light-colored hood lining, dark pants, dark "slides "and a dark backpack.

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call police at 215-686-3334/3335.