Police: Man Being Pursued Jumps Into Schuylkill River

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A man being pursued by Amtrak Police on the tracks near 30^th Street Station allegedly jumped in the Schuylkill River to escape.

The man reportedly jumped from the Market Street Bridge and into the river at 30^th Street.

While searching for him, police recovered a bag with a gun in it.

The man has not yet surfaced and a police marine unit is currently searching the water.

It is unclear at this time why an initial pursuit started.

Stay with CBSPhilly.com for details on this developing story…

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