Gun violence

Gunman shoots at SEPTA bus after argument with driver

A man fired a single shot at a Route 57 SEPTA bus after getting into an argument with the driver Friday morning

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A person shot at a SEPTA bus after getting into an argument with the driver during the Friday morning commute in North Philadelphia.

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The shooting took place around 5:30 a.m. after a man boarded a Route 57 bus near Front and Luzerne streets, according to SEPTA Transit Police.

"The man threatened the operator, exited the bus, and fired a single shot from a handgun -- striking the windshield," police said to NBC10. "Fortunately, no injuries were reported."

SEPTA police release a grainy photo that shows the suspect. They asked anyone with info to call them at (215) 580-8111.

There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.

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