Arrest made in woman's stabbing death in West Philadelphia

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An arrest has been made in the stabbing of a woman in her West Philadelphia home.

Police have now arrested 43-year-old James Street Jr. in connection with the death of 46-year-old Tyhesia Street.

James Street Jr.



A family member called police for help on Sunday, saying Tyhesia had not been seen in weeks.

Officers discovered her body in a bedroom of her home on the 5500 block of West Girard Avenue.



She had suffered multiple stab wounds.

Loved ones of Tyhesia Street were set to hold a vigil on Wednesday night to remember her life.
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