Three people hopped out of a car and fatally shot a 20-year-old woman Tuesday evening in West Philadelphia, authorities said.
The gunfire also struck two other individuals – a 55-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man – who were later hospitalized with nonlife-threatening injuries, according to police.
Investigators said the shooters pulled up in a dark-colored Mazda at around 6:20 p.m. and unloaded nearly 30 bullets on a group of people on the 5900 block of Market Street.
Multiple news sources, citing PPD Chief Inspector Scott Small, said the younger woman was holding a pizza box and was shot several times at “point-blank range.” Authorities identified her Wednesday as Imani Ringgold. She died shortly after the shooting at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
Police said the gunmen got back into the Mazda and headed east on Market. There was no word on a possible motive. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Through April 7, 31 people had been murdered in Philadelphia, compared to 55 on the same date last year, according to PPD data. The number of shooting victims is also down 46%.
Counseling, peer support, and victim advocacy services are available for victims, family members, and others affected by gun violence. Go to metrophiladelphia.com/gun-violence-resources for more information.
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