Woman hit by stray bullet while inside North Philadelphia home: police
Stray bullet hits 25-year-old woman inside North Philly home
A 25-year-old woman is recovering after being shot in the leg by a stray bullet that entered her home around 3:00 a.m. Thursday in North Philadelphia, according to police. Officers say the shooter was outside firing into the air when the bullet went through the wall, injuring the woman as she was getting ready for bed.
PHILADELPHIA - A woman is recovering after being hit by a stray bullet while inside a North Philadelphia home early Friday morning, police say.
What we know:
Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 2200 block of North 8th Street around 3 a.m. Friday.
Investigators say a 25-year-old woman was found inside a property on the block suffering from a gunshot wound to the right knee.
She was rushed to Temple University Hospital and placed in stable condition.
Dig deeper:
Investigators believe the woman was shot by someone who was firing into the air outside the property.
Police collected a dozen 40 caliber shells and six 9mm shells at the crime scene.
The shooter fled before police arrived.
The backstory:
Captain James Kearney said, "This female was inside her home. She was getting ready to call it a night when a stray bullet or a bullet came through the wall and instruct her in the leg."
Kearney also said, "These bullets don’t stop they have consequences. They can’t control where they go or how they go and unfortunately it is very disturbing. You could be getting ready for bed and get struck by a bullet."
Neighbors described hearing multiple shots.
"I was up eating and I just heard like eight or nine random shots out of nowhere," said Matthew Chisom, a North Philadelphia resident. Police say they are looking for surveillance video that may have captured the shooting.
"It’s disheartening to think that you can just stand on the corner and start firing guns we want to make sure we get these people," said Kearney.
Residents react to gunfire in their neighborhood
What they're saying:
"This is terrible. There is no way somebody should be in their house and get shot," said Andre Dawkins, a North Philadelphia resident.
"Innocent bystander in a house I mean it’s a shame," said Vega.
"It could’ve happened to me I was right up the street," said Chisom.
"Leave the guns at home because guns are looking for trouble, you’re looking for trouble if you have a gun," said Chisom.
Neighbors expressed concern and frustration about gun violence in their community.
Several residents told FOX 29 they are worried about their safety and the safety of others in their homes.
Police are continuing to investigate and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
What we don't know:
Police have not released descriptions of the suspects or any surveillance footage. No arrests have been made, and investigators have not said what led to the shooting or whether the shooters were targeting anyone.