A South Philadelphia apartment turned into a homicide scene Friday afternoon when police found a woman with a gunshot wound to the head inside a second-floor unit on the 2600 block of South 9th Street, authorities said. Officers arrived shortly after 4:30 p.m., and medics pronounced her dead roughly 12 minutes later. Police said a woman was taken into custody at the scene, and the department's Homicide Unit is now leading the investigation.
What Investigators Found
The shooting unfolded just after 4:30 p.m., and medics pronounced the victim dead around 4:42 p.m., according to NBC10 Philadelphia. The outlet reports officers found the woman inside the apartment and that detectives from the Homicide Unit are handling the case. Officials have not released the victim's name or other identifying details.
Suspect And Scene
CBS Philadelphia reported that officers responded to the 2600 block of South 9th and Shunk streets and that a woman was taken into custody in connection with the shooting. Authorities have not said whether any charges have been filed. Detectives were canvassing the building and nearby blocks for surveillance video and witnesses, the station added. The relationship between the suspect and the victim has not been disclosed.
Investigation And How You Can Help
Detectives are asking anyone with information or footage to contact the Philadelphia Police Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270 or to submit an anonymous tip to 215-686-TIPS, per reporting by The Philadelphia Inquirer. Officials have not released a possible motive or the victim's name, NBC10 Philadelphia reported, and the Homicide Unit will coordinate with prosecutors as the probe continues.
