Photos of gunman released after teen fatally shot at SEPTA station: police

Suspect wanted in shooting death of 14-year-old at SEPTA station

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 14-year-old died after a shooting on SEPTA's Market-Frankford line in West Philadelphia Saturday afternoon, police say.

Officials say the shooting happened near 5200 Market Street and the 14-year-old was shot once in the chest and once in the left arm.

He was taken to Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:52 p.m.

Sunday, SEPTA officials released photos of the suspected gunman. 

Officials release photos of a suspected gunman after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot on the Market-Frankford SEPTA line. SEPTA
 Officials release photos of a suspected gunman after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot on the Market-Frankford SEPTA line. SEPTA

This shooting marks the sixth minor shot in Philadelphia over the past four days. Two of them have died.

Police say no arrests have been made and no weapon was recovered.

Anyone with information is urged to call SEPTA Police at (215) 580-8111 or Philadelphia Police.     

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