Security guard shot on SEPTA's Market-Frankford line: officials
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia was told a 27-year-old man was shot in the thigh Thursday afternoon. Police are still searching for the person responsible for the shooting at SEPTA's Market-Frankford line that also led to a shutdown for hours.
The Arrott Transportation Center on the 4700 block of Frankfort was taped off Thursday afternoon.
The station was shut down for four hours after police say a security guard was shot inside a little after 3 p.m.
"It's always something going on with the train," one person said. "I try to avoid the train I take the bus because I feel it's safer."
SEPTA says the man who was shot was a Scotland Yard security guard. They are contracted through SEPTA.
Investigators say SEPTA Police transported the security guard to Temple University Hospital where he was placed in critical but stable condition.
Riders say the violence is sadly too common.
"I am not surprised. The violence in the city is well noted," one person said. "Is it a shame? Yeah. Am I shocked? No. It's just about keeping your eyes and ears open."
As police investigated, SEPTA said all trains bypassed the station.
This caused commuters to find backup plans to get home after work.
"Seven block walk trying to get in my car and go home," one person said.
Those who take the trains say they just want to feel safe on public transportation.
"It should be more security and things like that on the train to make it safer for us. People who are traveling with children or even people that's not traveling with children."
Police say a weapon was recovered and no arrests have been made.
We are still working to learn what exactly led up to this shooting.
