Police investigate shooting that left a 50-year-old woman dead in North Philadelphia

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Friday, April 9, 2021
50-year-old woman shot, killed in North Philadelphia: Police
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a 50-year-old woman dead in North Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a 50-year-old woman dead in North Philadelphia.

The shooting happened Friday just before 1:30 p.m. on the 2500 block of North Bancroft Street.

Officials say shots rang out that ended up hitting the 50-year-old victim.

The woman, whose identity remains unknown, was rushed to Temple University Hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later.

Authorities say they believe the shooter was in a newer model burgundy Chevy Impala.

So far, no arrests have been made.