An incident of a suspect car thief being shot occurred in Northeast Philadelphia near the Frankford Transportation Center. This event unfolded on Friday afternoon when a man was at an ATM. The details are as follows.

Key Details and Events

Initial Response

Officers were promptly called to Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street after 3 p.m. due to a shooting. This location is in close proximity to SEPTA’s Frankford Transit Center Station. A middle-aged man identified as John Doe was the victim, having been shot in the head. It was reported that while using the ATM, the car owner left his vehicle running, and another man took the opportunity to try and steal it. The car owner, a licensed gun owner, fired one shot into the car, hitting John Doe.John Doe was immediately taken to Temple University Hospital. Unfortunately, he later died on Friday evening at 6:17 p.m. SEPTA Police took the shooter into custody, and there was no impact on SEPTA service.

Investigation and Call for Information

The Shooting Investigation Group can be contacted at 215-686-8270 for any information. Additionally, an anonymous tip can be submitted via the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

About the Reporter

Taleisha Newbill is a digital content producer at CBS Philadelphia. She has previous experience working at NBC affiliate WOWT and FOX 42/KPTM in Omaha, Nebraska. Her work focuses on covering breaking news, crime, entertainment, and feel-good stories.