Charges Filed In SEPTA Bus Shooting That Hurt 4

PHILADELPHIA — Charges have been filed in the SEPTA bus shooting that hurt four people over the weekend.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and members of the Gun Violence Task Force on Wednesday said Hakim Bryant, 52, was charged with numerous crimes in connection with Saturday's shooting at 33rd Street and Girard Avenue.

Three teenagers and an adult were wounded during the attack, according to the district attorney's office. The teens were listed in stable condition after the shootiong, and the adult suffered a graze wound.

Bryant also opened fire on six others who were inside the bus at the time of the incident, authorities said.

He was arrested on Tuesday and is expected to be arraigned today.

Bryant is charged with 10 counts each of attempted murder, aggravated assault, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person. Additionally, he is charged with three separate firearm violations and one count of possession of an instrument of crime.

Krasner's office requested that the defendant be detained on $10 million bail. This remains an ongoing investigation.

"I am pleased to announce that my office is charging Mr. Bryant with Attempted Murder and related charges for his reckless behavior while traveling on a SEPTA bus this past weekend," Krasner said. "During the mayhem, three teenaged boys and a woman—all innocent bystanders—were struck and wounded. Law enforcement also believes that this defendant intended to murder others on the bus too. The Gun Violence Task Force will prosecute this case and hold Bryant appropriately accountable."

Krasner commend the Philadelphia Police Department for their work investigating the shooting.