A person was hurt in a recent shooting that took place on the train along SEPTA’s Broad Street Line in North Philadelphia. Data from the police indicates that two people were fighting on a train just before the shooting occurred, and the train pulled into the Allegheny Station at about 9:15 p.m. on a Sunday night.
The person struck by a bullet was said to have been in a fight with one of the people on the train, who was apprehended after the incident. One of the two parties arrested allegedly fired a shot into the train as they fled into the station. As they left the train, they fired into it, striking the victim.
Police reported that the victim was transported to a local hospital and was said to be in stable condition. Police arrested the two people involved and recovered the firearm from the shooting as well. Talk to a Philadelphia negligent security lawyer today.
Negligent Security and Injuries
There are limited details about whether the two parties knew each other prior to the shooting or if this was an unprovoked incident. Police will investigate to find out. Yet, for those who may have been on that train at the time of the accident or nearby, knowing that they could have been hurt can be terrifying. In some situations like this, it may be possible to demonstrate that negligent security took place.
To uncover the details in your own case, whether it is a bus accident or a negligent security matter, seek the help of a Philadelphia negligent security accident attorney from Kwartler Manus.