Police are investigating the death of a transgender woman who was stabbed to death in Frankford, NBC Philly reported. Maya Young, 25, was reportedly found on the 4800 block of Penn Street on Saturday around 11:50 p.m. with several stab wounds. She was then taken to Aria Frankford Hospital where she later died from her injuries. RELATED:Outfest in Gayborhood expands in awareness and conflict Investigators say that they don’t know the motive behind the murder and that the investigation is ongoing.
This recent incident, however, is part of a disturbing trend of violence against transgender people in Philadelphia. PhillyVoice reported that “in October, a transgender woman was brutally beaten and fatally shot in North Philadelphia. Police determined the death of Keisha Jenkins, 22, was not a hate crime.” PhillyVoice also reported that police are offering $20,000 for information that will aid in the arrest and conviction of Maya Young’s killer.
RELATED:VIDEO: Kate Bornstein’s talk attransgendersummit will blow your mind Those with information regarding this investigation are encouraged to call Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call 911.
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