Crime & Safety

Man Shot In His Car In South Philadelphia, Found By SEPTA Driver: Police

Police arrived at the intersection and found the driver, a man in his late 20s or early 30s, sitting behind the wheel.

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September 26, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A SEPTA bus driver stuck in a blocked intersection Monday night found a man who had been shot in the head while inside his car, according to police.

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The man was shot in a blue Toyota Prius with temporary tags around 11:30 p.m. at 17th and South Streets.

Police arrived at the intersection and found the driver, a man in his late 20s or early 30s, sitting behind the wheel. A SEPTA bus was also at the intersection.

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The secured crime scene Monday night a Toyota where the driver was shot and a Route 2 SEPTA bus. Police say the driver got off to see why the Prius was blocking the intersection and then stumbled upon the Toyota's wounded driver/CBS News Philadelphia

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