Cops: Teen arrested in El shooting, older brother sought
Half of the teenage-thug duo who police say fired a gun into a crowded El train last week after an argument over the Sixers, wounding two passengers, was arrested on Monday and charged in the shooting.
Cops: Teen arrested in El shooting, older brother sought
Half of the teenage-thug duo who police say fired a gun into a crowded El train last week after an argument over the Sixers, wounding two passengers, was arrested on Monday and charged in the shooting.
Cops said Eric Early, 16, is one of two men seen in surveillance video exchanging words with a Chicago Bulls fan on the train Wednesday night, then exiting onto the platform near 46th and Market streets in West Philadelphia. When the two men – identified by cops as brothers – leave the train, one turns around, pulls a gun, and fires back through the doors.
The bullet, police said, went through the abdomen of a 36-year-old man and into the leg of a 30-year-old man standing behind him. Both were hospitalized in stable condition following the shooting.
Police are still on the hunt for Matthew Early, 18. Eric Early, of 49th Street near Chestnut, is charged with aggravated assault and related offenses. His brother faces the same charges.
Anyone with information on the older Early’s whereabouts is asked to contact police at 215-686-TIPS (8477), Southwest Detectives at 215-686-3183, text a tip to PPD TIP (773847) or submit a tip online. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Adios, amigo.— joedog- Poster children for gun control. Along with the mentally ill, the police departments have to make a concerted effort of relieving thugs of their weapons. If that means an NYC stop and frisk policy as well as some well placed home searches, so be it. Just about all of Philadelphia's gun troubles are from thugs, not legal owners. Validate everyone's ownership if necessary and liberally confiscate in every questionable situation to eliminate any doubt.— 2hip4u
- I would add further that anyone with a history of violent crime should be considered eligible for a legal home search using the record of violence and parole conditions as probable cause for an illegal weapons search. As far as I know, parole officers can do discretionary surprise searches not requiring a warrant. Do it. Enough is enough. — 2hip4u
- People just want to feel safe and as Philly creeps further outward people don't feel safe at all.— 1000hugs
- why aren't they charged with attempted murder????— James Walsh
- Get them both and make them pay for what they did. Adults stop the ignorant comments. That shows why the city sucks and these kids are so damn crazy.— MADHOG
- These poor, troubled youth need to go.But they are lovable and Bubba is just gonna eat'em up. Get ready to get maytagged sonny, hope your first reaming is a night to remember.— stop affirmative action
