Police: Man, woman open fire on SEPTA station stairwell from van, lead police on chase
Suspects arrested after two shot at SEPTA station in Frankford
Two people were struck by gunfire as they stood inside a SEPTA station stairwell early Wednesday morning.
PHILADELPHIA - Two people were struck by gunfire as they stood inside a SEPTA station stairwell early Wednesday morning.
Police say a man and woman were in a white van when they opened fire on the Arrott Transportation Center near Frankford Avenue around 12:20 a.m.
Two men, who were in the stairwell at the time, were both shot. The 30-year-old is in critical condition with gunshots wounds to the chest and leg, while a 19-year-old is stable after getting shot in the body.
After the shooting erupted, the suspects reportedly fled in the white van and led police on a brief chase.
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Police say the suspects "gave up" on the 5300 block of Sylvester Street after being followed by both police vehicles and a helicopter.
They were both taken into custody and are expected to be charged with aggravated assault, according to police.
The white van will be towed for a search warrant and police search for any guns used during the shooting.