Crime & Safety

Man Charged In SEPTA Bus Teen Shooting

The man is accused of shooting three teenagers on a SEPTA bus back in mid May. He is facing a total of 12 counts on three charges.

Brandon Ferguson, 24, of Philadelphia
Brandon Ferguson, 24, of Philadelphia (Philadelphia Police)

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said Tuesday that charges have been filed against a man accused of shooting three teenagers on a SEPTA bus in mid April.

According to the DA's office, Brandon Ferguson, 24, of Philadelphia, was arrested at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in connection with an incident that occurred at about 1 a.m. Thursday, April 16 on a Route 58 SEPTA bus.

Ferguson, a security guard, is accused of shooting three teenagers on the bus, which was captured on video, the DA's office said.

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Four counts each of aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person.

According to Fox 29, two 16-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy reportedly were in an altercation with a man on the bus, allegedly Ferguson.

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The DA's office requested $250,000 bond conditional on the Ferguson turning in his firearms, which included an AR-15 rifle and two hand guns, and ammunition to the Philadelphia Police.

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