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Coverage dated September 30, 2026

83-year-old woman hit by stray gunfire while on porch of North Philly home

Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia

According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, approximately 40 shots were fired. The crime scene stretched the length of the block between Dauphin and York streets.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Elderly neighbor hit by stray gunfire during shootout on her block, police say (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    An 83-year-old woman is hospitalized after she was hit by stray gunfire while sitting on the front porch of her home on Wednesday, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The shooting unfolded just before 5:30 p.m. on Sept.

  2. 6ABC Philadelphia

    83-year-old woman hit by stray gunfire while on porch of North Philly home (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, approximately 40 shots were fired. The crime scene stretched the length of the block between Dauphin and York streets.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    83-year-old woman wounded by stray gunfire in North Philly (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The woman was hospitalized in stable condition. Police reported no arrests.

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