14-year-old turns himself in for Philadelphia SEPTA shooting
The teenager turned himself in to Philadelphia police with his mother
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Philadelphia police say a 14-year-old turned himself over to police in connection with a shooting on a Philadelphia train platform.
According to police, the shooting — which left at least one man hospitalized — occurred at the 15th Street Station at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday.
Charles Lawson, SEPTA's Acting Police Chief, says that the suspect and another man exited an eastbound Market-Frankford Line train at the 15th Street station.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The shooting happened underground at the 15th Street Station on 15th and Market. (Google)
The man and the teen reportedly exchanged words with a third individual on the platform, which resulted in both the shooter and victim drawing firearms.
The victim, a 19-year-old man, was shot in the chest, stomach and hand.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The shooting occurred on a SEPTA train platform like the one seen above. (GETTY)
The suspect was able to escape amid a group of passengers running from the station.
Police announced the teenage suspect surrendered with his mother Friday morning.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police say they have not yet recovered the firearm used in the shooting and charges are currently pending.
Philadelphia police say 3 shots were fired, injuring the victim in the chest, hand, and stomach. (iStock)
Frank Vanore, Philadelphia Chief Inspector, says the 15-year-old with the suspect at the shooting was questioned but is not expected to be charged.