Philadelphia – A tragic incident unfolded in South Philadelphia on Tuesday night, resulting in the death of a 31-year-old woman following a possible domestic situation. Two men were apprehended by authorities in connection to the shooting.
The fatal shooting occurred around 7 p.m. on the 2300 block of South Marshall Street, where the woman was found outside and critically injured. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small reported that officers from the 3rd District responded to the scene after hearing multiple gunshots while on patrol in the vicinity.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered the woman lying unresponsive on the sidewalk with severe head injuries. She was swiftly transported to Jefferson Hospital but tragically succumbed to her wounds. Meanwhile, police utilized Real Time crime cameras to track two men walking in the area. The suspects were seen entering and exiting a nearby building, prompting a brief foot chase by authorities.
Following the pursuit, both men were captured by law enforcement and found to be in possession of two semi-automatic handguns. Inspector Small revealed that the victim had been assaulted the previous week, resulting in hospitalization and facial bruises. A warrant had been issued for the man responsible for the assault, with authorities suspecting his involvement in the fatal shooting.