Victim killed in Center City Philadelphia shooting was trying to intervene in fight, sources say

The District Attorney's Office has now charged John Kelly with murder

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Victim killed in Center City Philadelphia shooting was trying to intervene in fight, sources say

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- UPDATE: Charges downgraded in fatal Center City Philadelphia shooting due to video evidence


New details have been released in a deadly shooting in Center City Philadelphia, that was all caught on camera.

The crime happened Friday on 12th and Chestnut streets.

Sources tell Action News it started with a fight between a homeless man and his girlfriend.

They say the woman who was killed initially tried to intervene and pulled out her own gun.

New details have been released in a deadly shooting in Center City Philadelphia, that was all caught on camera.
New details have been released in a deadly shooting in Center City Philadelphia, that was all caught on camera.

That's when the man started fighting with the victim.

Detectives believe he eventually disarmed the woman, and shot and killed her with her own gun.

The District Attorney's Office has now charged John Kelly with murder.

John Kelly
John Kelly

Anyone with information can call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.

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