> At a Glance
> – A woman stabbed two people at 40th Street Station around 7:30 p.m. Saturday
> – Male victim in critical, female victim in stable condition
> – Suspect in custody; identities not yet released
> – Why it matters: Weekend violence on a busy University City transit hub briefly halted L train service
A Saturday evening commute turned violent when a woman attacked two riders at SEPTA’s 40th Street Station, prompting a temporary shutdown of the busy University City stop.
The Attack
According to SEPTA police, the woman first stabbed a man as he entered the station. Moments later, she confronted and stabbed another woman on the eastbound platform.
Both victims were rushed to the hospital:
- Man: critical condition
- Woman: stable condition
Service Impact
SEPTA routed L trains around the station while officers processed the scene. Normal service resumed after the investigation window.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Station | 40th Street, University City |
| Time | ~7:30 p.m. Saturday |
| Suspect | In custody |
| Identities | Withheld pending investigation |
Key Takeaways
- Weekend stabbings occurred inside a major West Philadelphia transit hub
- SEPTA police responded quickly, detaining the suspect
- Train service has been fully restored
- Investigation continues as authorities work to determine a motive
The station is open again, but the weekend violence has riders on edge as police continue their inquiry.
