SEPTA bus struck by stray bullet in North Philly

No injuries were reported

A SEPTA bus at 2nd and Market streets in Old City.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoice

A stray bullet struck a Route 48 SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon.

No injuries were reported, according to police.


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NBC10 reporter Denise Nakano tweeted out this picture of the bullet hole from the scene, where a clear puncture through the front side window is visible:

The bullet struck the bus on 29th Street, near Dauphin Street, according to CBS3. Police said shots were fired in the area

Authorities are investigating, and are asking anyone with information to call police at 215-686-TIPS.


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