Police: Man in custody after shooting erupts near Philadelphia City Hall during morning commute
Man held on $1M bail after shooting erupts near Philadelphia City Hall during morning commute
Witnesses described what they say when a gunman opened fire near Philadelphia's City Hall during a busy Monday morning rush hour. No one was injured in the shooting and police quickly apprehended the gunman.
PHILADELPHIA - Chaotic scenes in Center City Monday morning after a shooting completely shutdown several areas surrounding Philadelphia's City Hall.
Multiple squad cars responded to the intersection of 15th and Market near Dilworth Park around 8 a.m. as commuters tried to make their way into work.
Witnesses told police a man got out of his car in the middle of traffic and fired at least one shot in the air. He then threw his gun to the ground and sat on the hood of his car.
It is believed the gun may have jammed, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. It was found broken into several pieces.
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The man, later identified as Shon Bright, was arrested without incident, and is currently in custody.
Traffic was blocked off for at least an hour as police investigated, but has since reopened. Several shell casings, a gun and knife could be seen marked on the streets.
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced reckless endangerment and weapons charges against Bright.
Authorities say he is ineligible to possess a firearm due to a previous drug conviction from more than a decade ago.
A judge ordered Bright be held on $1 million bail. He was also ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.