Woman found fatally shot in Kensington backyard

No arrests have been made, and investigators have not determined a motive.

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Sunday, August 31, 2025
Woman found dead in Kensington backyard

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A woman was found shot and killed Saturday morning in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 9:45 a.m. on the 2500 block of North Front Street.

An adult female was found in the backyard of a property with a gunshot wound to the right side of her neck.

Her identity has not yet been released.

No arrests have been made, and investigators have not determined a motive.

Anyone with information can call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

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