Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found shot to death Monday evening inside a property in Germantown.
Police identified the victim as 48-year-old Rashida Irvin. Medics pronounced her dead at 6:45 p.m. Monday, shortly after she was found with a gunshot wound on the 6300 block of Germantown Avenue, authorities said.
No arrests have been made, and police have not commented on a possible motive. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Since the start of 2025, 138 people have been killed in Philadelphia, down 17% compared to the same date last year, according to police data.
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.
