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A suspect is in custody after police say he opened fire on officers near SEPTA's 69th Street Transportation Center. (6abc)
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One person is in custody after police say he opened fire on officers near SEPTA’s 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.
Police said the situation started when they heard gunshots near the 6900 block of Market Street at about 3:50 a.m. Thursday. Officers also saw a man waving a gun.
When SEPTA police confronted the man, he fired on officers, investigators said. Police returned fire.
No one was injured and the suspect was taken into custody.
Police said they believe the man may be involved in another nearby shooting.
The north and south terminals of the station were closed to pedestrians while police investigate. There may be some changes to bus routes, too.