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2 injured in SEPTA bus shooting in North Philadelphia

May 17, 2023 / 2:06 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

Two 18-year-olds shot on SEPTA bus

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting on board a SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia. The shooting happened on a Route 33 bus near North 21st and West Diamond Streets on Wednesday.

SEPTA police say two passengers were injured. One of the victims they say was shot in the groin and another victim suffered a graze wound to the leg. Both victims are 18 years old and were taken to Temple Hospital for treatment. They are expected to be OK.

Police are investigating a shooting on a @SEPTA bus at N 21st and W Diamond in North Philly. Septa confirms 2 injuries. One person shot in the leg another was grazed by a bullet. Police are working to pull surveillance video. @CBSPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/ED6tr3oGjT
— Ryan Hughes (@HughesCBS3) May 17, 2023

No word on what sparked the incident and no arrests have been made.

This is a developing story. Stay with CBS News Philadelphia for updates on this developing story.

Stephanie Ballesteros

Stephanie Ballesteros is a digital managing editor at CBS Philadelphia. Before Stephanie joined the CBS Philadelphia team in February 2017, she wrote for WSVN in Miami, WAVY in Norfolk and FOX 29 in Philadelphia. Stephanie covers breaking news, crime and lifestyle content. She also produces content for the CBS Philadelphia social media pages and streaming platform.