Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia police have made public the images of two suspects sought in connection with the fatal shooting at a SEPTA bus stop that claimed the life of 17-year-old Dayemen Taylor on March 4.
One suspect is described as a black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the phrase “DON’T GET EMOTIONAL IT’S ONLY BROKEN PROMISES” on the back and “EMOTIONAL” on the front, along with dark-colored pants and a mask. The second suspect is described as a black male wearing a light-colored hooded jacket, dark pants, and a mask. Both are considered armed and dangerous, according to authorities.
The incident, which resulted in four people being shot, occurred just before 3:45 p.m. at Ogontz and Godfrey avenues in the Ogontz neighborhood. The shooters, one of whom at least had an automatic weapon, opened fire on a group of young people waiting at the SEPTA bus stop. Over 50 shots were reportedly fired with an automatic weapon.
Taylor, a resident of the Fern Rock neighborhood, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel noted that Taylor appeared to have been targeted in the shooting.
Following the shooting, a 15-year-old boy who fled the scene was grazed on the shoulder. Additionally, a 14-year-old arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to his backside, a 50-year-old woman was grazed in the forearm by a bullet, and a 71-year-old woman was shot in the head. All other victims were in stable condition and expected to recover.
The SEPTA Route 6 bus had just arrived when the shooting occurred, with people boarding and disembarking when the gunfire erupted. Surveillance footage captured individuals seeking shelter from the gunfire and fleeing the bus once it stopped.
Authorities announced a $20,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects. Anyone with details on the incident is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or utilize the Philadelphia Police Department’s tip line by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477).