Woman found shot to death in N. Philadelphia alleys
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities say a mother of nine was found shot to death in an alley in north Philadelphia.
Police said the 46-year-old woman was found shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday in the alley in the Nicetown section of the city.
Investigators said she had been shot once in the back of the head. Medics pronounced her dead just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
Relatives told WCAU-TV that the victim had lived in the neighborhood all of her life and was well-liked.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.