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Suspects sought in shooting of SEPTA train conductor in West Mount Airy; $6K reward offered

Published  May 14, 2019 9:32am EDT
U.S.
FOX 29 Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (FOX 29) - Police are asking for the public's help locating two suspects wanted in the shooting of a SEPTA Regional Rail conductor.

The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Friday at the Carpenter Lane Station in West Mount Airy.

Officials say the 57-year-old conductor was stepping off the train when he was shot in the hip during an attempted robbery. The 19-year SEPTA employee suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Both suspects fled the scene on foot and were last seen towards the intersection of Carpenter Lane and Emlen Street.

Police describe the first suspect as a 5-foot-6 black man in his early 20s. He has a mustache, thin but muscular build, light beard and medium complexion. He was seen wearing a gray hoodie with "Gap" written across the chest.

The second suspect is described as a black man in his early 20s. No further description has been provided.

SEPTA and a citizens' crime commission have announced a $6,000 reward for information in the case. The transit agency is putting up $5,000 for the reward, and the crime commission has added $1,000.

Chief Thomas Nestel called the suspects "SEPTA's most wanted people."

Anyone with information is urged to contact police. Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online. All tips are confidential.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.