SEPTA/Amtrak Lines Resume After Police Investigation
FOLCROFT, Pa (CBS)-- Around 10 a.m. on Friday, authorities in Delaware County responded to reports that a police officer was shot at least six times near Baltimore Avenue and Elmwood Avenue.
Heavy police presence in this area has caused several delays, that have since been lifted.
Both SEPTA and Amtrak lines were previously suspended due to the investigation.
Newark: Service is suspended until further notice. Alternate service suggestions are available online.
— SEPTA (@SEPTA) June 24, 2016
They have announced that they are currently up and running as of 1:15 p.m. on Friday. However, SEPTA trains will not be serving Folcroft Station due to continued police activity.
Newark: Service has resumed. Train #9235 to Newark will be the first train departing Center City.
— SEPTA (@SEPTA) June 24, 2016
According to Amtrak's Media Relations department, Amtrak Acela Express and Northeast Regional service has resumed between Wilmington, Del. and Philadelphia after earlier police activity near Folcroft, Pa.
Amtrak was previously suspended between Wilmington, Delaware and Philadelphia.
UPDATE: @Amtrak has suspended service from Wilmington to Philadelphia following police officer shooting in Folcroft (Delaware Co)
— Jim Donovan (@jimdonovancbs3) June 24, 2016
However, the Amtrak Keystone Service (Harrisburg - Philadelphia - New York) was not been impacted.
The suspect who shot the officer is in custody.
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