Philly homicides down 20% in 2023, DA Larry Krasner says end of COVID restrictions helped
Murders peaked at 562 in 2021 before falling to 514 in 2022. In 2023, the number dropped again, as 410 people were killed on city streets.
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One person is dead after being struck by a train at the 34th Street Station in University City on Thursday evening, police said.
The incident happened at about 4:30 p.m.
According to preliminary information from police, two males may have been involved in a fight before one of them was struck.
A suspect was taken into custody a short time later at 40th Street, police said.
Shuttle buses are now operating in both directions between 40th and 30th street stations.
SEPTA riders should expect delays and crowded conditions.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police.