A woman was shot multiple times inside a North Philadelphia home Sunday afternoon and later died at the hospital, police said. Officers were called to the 2300 block of N. Cleveland Street after reports of gunfire shortly after 1 p.m. The victim was taken to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly before 2 p.m.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired at about 1:13 p.m. and found an adult woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. She was rushed to Temple University Hospital, where police said she was pronounced dead at 1:49 p.m. Investigators reported no arrests and no weapons recovered as the investigation continued.
CBS Philadelphia reported that detectives are treating the shooting, which happened around 1:15 p.m. on the 2300 block of North Cleveland Street, as an active investigation. Police described the victim as an adult woman and have not released her name. Detectives remained on scene collecting evidence.
Police ask for tips
Anyone with information is urged to call 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip anonymously online, according to the City of Philadelphia. Police are also asking witnesses who have video or photos to share them with investigators.
Weekend pattern in North Philadelphia
It was at least the fifth reported shooting in the city this weekend, a stark reminder of ongoing gun violence in North Philadelphia, NBC10 Philadelphia reported. Earlier this year, CBS Philadelphia covered a separate fatal shooting inside a Temple-area Chipotle that highlighted similar safety concerns near the university. The homicide investigation in the latest case remains active, and police said they will release more information when it becomes available.
