A shooting on Market Street in West Philadelphia left one woman dead on Saturday night. The incident, which occurred on the 6200 block of Market around 12:45 a.m., is being investigated as a potential road rage incident, police said.
Authorities discovered the victim lying next to a firearm with multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital a short time later.
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A third person, who may have been the victim's friend, was reportedly involved in a car accident after they attempted to follow first responders to the hospital, according to 6ABC. No injuries were reported as a result of that accident.
As of December 11, there have been 2,997 shootings reported in the city of Philadelphia so far this year, according to the latest police department statistics – a 23.19% decrease from the same period last year.
Police said that Saturday's shooting at 62 and Market streets is still under investigation. This is a developing news story and will be updated with new information as it becomes available.