$5,000 reward offered for arrest of Upper Darby man accused of shooting at bus

The U.S. Marshals Service Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force in Eastern Pennsylvania is asking for the public’s help in locating Raphael
Ezeamaka, 18, of Upper Darby.

On Oct. 10, a warrant for attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy was issued for Ezeamaka in a shooting that occurred Oct. 8 in the 700 block of South 57th Street.

Inspectors said that after a verbal dispute on the SEPTA Route G bus, Ezeamaka got off the bus and fired several shots at the bus from the outside.

Three women were struck and transported to local hospitals, where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, deputies said.

The Marshals Service’s Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force is now assisting Philadelphia police in apprehending Ezeamaka and offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

The $5,000 reward will be processed immediately upon arrest and not upon conviction.

Ezeamaka is 6 feet tall and weighs about 150 pounds. His last known address was in the 100 block of North Fairview Avenue in the Highland Park section of the municipality.

“Anyone who purposely shoots at a crowded bus full of innocent people demonstrates an absolute disregard for human life. Apprehending Raphael Ezeamaka is critical to public safety,” said Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Clark.

Tips can be called the Marshals Philadelphia Tipline at 1-866-865-TIPS (8477) or at www.usmarshals.gov.

Philadelphia police had previously given Ezeamaka the wrong municipality.

Originally published: October 17, 2024 at 12:20 pm