8 Northeast High School students wounded in mass shooting at SEPTA bus stop in Burholme

Update: Authorities have apprehended two suspects, Anhile Buggs, 18, and Jamaal Tucker, 18, in connection with the shooting of eight teenagers at a SEPTA bus stop last week.

Two suspects remain at large, and authorities are seeking public assistance in locating them.

Original Report:

Channel3 NOW has learned that eight students from Northeast High School were shot at a SEPTA bus stop in Philadelphia’s Burholme neighborhood.

As per Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, a group of eight students from Northeast High School were at a bus stop when three individuals emerged from a vehicle and began shooting.

At 2:59 PM, numerous 911 calls were received reporting a mass shooting on the highway near Dunkin Donuts at 7300 Rising Sun Avenue.

Police responded, locating several victims at the scene. Except for one victim who was transported by private vehicle, all were transported to local hospitals either by PFD Medics or arriving officers.

• A 15-year-old male sustained two gunshot wounds to the left arm and one to the upper back, in stable condition.
• A 15-year-old male was shot once in the lower back, also in stable condition.
• A 16-year-old male suffered gunshot wounds to the chest, right leg, and right arm, also in stable condition.
• A 16-year-old male sustained nine gunshot wounds to the torso and is in critical condition.
• A 16-year-old female was shot once in the left buttocks and right thigh, in stable condition.
• A 17-year-old male was shot once in the left leg, in stable condition.
• A 16-year-old male was shot once in the left leg, also in stable condition.

• One victim was transported by private vehicle:
• A 16-year-old male sustained one gunshot wound to the upper back, in stable condition.

The scene is currently secured, with no arrests made at this time.

Additionally, a SEPTA bus that was struck by gunfire is being held at a nearby Terminal (1500 Pratt) for further investigation.