Sunday afternoon gunfire rattled a North Philadelphia block when a woman was shot and rushed to the hospital, authorities said. Police arrived around 3 p.m. to the 500 block of West Montgomery Avenue, where they found her suffering from gunshot wounds.
What police say
Medics took the woman to a nearby hospital, but officials have not released details about her injuries or current condition, according to CBS News Philadelphia. Police said no weapon has been recovered, no arrests have been made, and detectives are still working to piece together what happened.
A violent stretch of Montgomery Avenue
Sunday’s shooting is the latest in a string of high-profile violence along Montgomery Avenue. On Jan. 13, a 16-year-old was shot and killed inside a Chipotle near Temple University's campus, a case that drew widespread attention and concern, as reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer. That killing and similar incidents have fueled renewed calls for more resources and safety measures along the corridor.
How to help
Police are asking anyone with information about Sunday’s shooting to speak up, and they emphasize that tips can be sent anonymously. The city’s tip line allows people to call or text 215-686-TIPS (8477) or email [email protected]. The City of Philadelphia details how to submit tips online and notes that rewards may be available for information that leads to arrests.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and no arrests had been announced as of Sunday, according to CBS News Philadelphia. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance footage as they work to track down whoever pulled the trigger.
