Lower Providence Township, Pennsylvania—A Philadelphia man faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, following a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 47-year-old local resident. Authorities reported the incident occurred Saturday afternoon, escalating from a confrontation aboard a public transit bus.
Jordan Antrim, 32, is accused of killing Paul David Ley-Harris, who lived in Lower Providence Township. The shooting transpired just before 5 p.m. near the intersection of Ridge Pike and Crosskeys Road. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, along with local police officials, provided details regarding the events leading up to the violence.
Eyewitness accounts revealed a chilling scene as a witness reported seeing Antrim shoot Ley-Harris four times. First responders arrived shortly after the incident, with the initial officer performing CPR on the victim. Ley-Harris was transported to Einstein Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
According to investigators, after the assault, Antrim allegedly rifled through Ley-Harris’ pockets. Law enforcement apprehended him a few blocks away from the shooting site, where they recovered a Glock handgun registered to Antrim. However, he did not possess a permit to carry the firearm.
Prior to the altercation, both men traveled together on a SEPTA bus, disembarking at a stop close to the location of the shooting. Surveillance footage captured the two seated across from each other, with Ley-Harris seen visibly handling his wallet. Following the shooting, police noted that Ley-Harris was no longer in possession of his wallet.
An autopsy conducted on Sunday confirmed the manner of death as homicide, attributing it to multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by Antrim. Due to the severity of the charges, Antrim will not be eligible for bail. He has been detained at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
A preliminary hearing for Antrim is set for May 29, 2025, as the case proceeds through the legal system. The incident adds to ongoing discussions about gun violence and safety in public spaces, resonating deeply within the local community.