CENTER CITY - A man is dead after he was shot multiple times on the SEPTA northbound platform of the Walnut-Locust Station in Center City Saturday afternoon.Police say the shooting started as an "animated conversation" on Broad Street that escalated into a fight on the subway platform.While fighting, the suspect's gun discharged and struck the victim in the leg, according to authorities.The man, identified as 21-year-old Joseph Lighty, was rushed to Jefferson Hospital where he died from his injuries.Police say the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Phillip Riddick, was arrested as he walked up the stairs of the subway station.
His firearm was also recovered.Riddick is currently charged with absconder as officials say murder charges are pending further investigation..