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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Police are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a home in North Philadelphia.
Officers were called to a residence on the 1200 block of West Erie Avenue around 5:45 p.m. Thursday after family members responded to a wellness check.
According to police, relatives entered the home and found the 48-year-old woman dead in a hospital bed.
Investigators said the woman had apparent injuries to her face and head.
Authorities said she was last seen alive around 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Police have not released the woman’s identity.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia police by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).
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