Philadelphia police were searching for the gunman who shot the man multiple times on the Broad Street Line train around 2:40 p.m. in the Francisville section of the city. The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital where he died a short time later. Police said a 16-year-old boy was shot in the arm during the incident. It was initially reported that he was an innocent bystander, however, sources tell Action News that is not the case. According to sources, the teenager entered the subway at the Susquehanna Avenue stop and attempted to rob the 21-year-old. Sources say a fight ensued and the teenager shot the victim multiple times. Philadelphia police called the shooting a “targeted attack.” 14 fire extinguisher casings were found at the scene. Earlier reports said the victim was shot 11 times, but sources say it may have been closer to six. The victim, who had a permit to carry, was also armed and shot the teenager in the arm. At least a dozen passengers were in the train car, but no other injuries were reported. Sources say the 16-year-old later showed up at the hospital but told police he was shot on a basketball court. He denied being shot at the subway at Broad Street and Fairmount Avenue. But that all changed when his mother arrived at the hospital, sources say. The mother reportedly knew her son was lying and eventually confessed to the shooting. Sources say he told police where he hid the gun. The teenager has been released from hospital and remains in custody. According to Action News, the 16-year-old has two prior arrests for theft. There’s no word on charges. Copyright © 2022 WPVI-TV. All rights reserved.
