Woman killed in targeted shooting in front of North Philadelphia church

Friday, July 18, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A gunman carried out a cold-blooded crime right in front of a North Philadelphia church early Friday morning.

The killer fired numerous rounds, shooting a 29-year-old woman in the face and head.

It happened at 1 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Lehigh Avenue.

The victim was left to die against a fence in front of the Deliverance Evangelistic Church.

Authorities say they believe she was the intended target.



No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
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