Crime & Safety

Woman Killed Early Monday In Kensington Shooting: Reports

The woman was killed after being shot while reportedly trying to break up a fight in Kensington early Monday morning.

PHILADELPHIA — A woman was killed in an early Monday morning shooting in Kensington, according to reports.

The shooting occurred at about 12:15 a.m. outside a store on the 2500 block of Kensington Avenue, Fox 29 reports.

According to Action News, the woman was shot as she tried to break up a fight.

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She was taken to a hospital, where she died, NBC10 reports.

One person was taken in for questioning, reports state.

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Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.

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