UPDATE (8:40 p.m.): The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that there was a history of tension between the man, who lived on the third floor of the three-story building, and the woman, who lived below him on the second floor. The man reportedly confronted the woman in the first floor hallway shortly before 11 a.m. and shot at her 10 times (she was struck eight times). After that he went to his apartment and shot himself.
UPDATE (4:52 p.m.): Police are now reporting that the shooting stemmed from a neighbor dispute over noise. The woman remains in critical condition.
UPDATE (1:10 p.m.): The female victim, 46, was reportedly shot eight times. She and the man who shot her and himself – he is in his 40’s – were taken to the hospital in critical condition. The man died a short time later from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, NBC10 reports.
UPDATE (12:20 p.m.): It appears to be an attempted murder-suicide, according to police. Police say that the woman was shot by the man, who then shot and killed himself. The woman is still alive.
UPDATE (11:43 a.m.): A male victim was brought out from a three-story twin home at 4530-32 Spruce Street on a stretcher, and CPR was being administered (pictured). He was put in an ambulance.
A woman was reportedly shot late Sunday morning on the 4500 block of Spruce Street. The shooting happened around 11:10 a.m. She was rushed to the hospital with unknown injuries. The block is currently closed to traffic. Stay tuned for more information.
March 8th, 2015 at 12:20 pm
That’s it. We are moving. Bye philly.
March 8th, 2015 at 12:39 pm
Good call. Murder-suicides only happen in the city. Enjoy the burbs!
March 8th, 2015 at 12:39 pm
cancelHoo: Domestic incidents can and do happen anywhere.
Very sad and scary. I hope the woman pulls through.
March 8th, 2015 at 1:04 pm
I posted that before they knew it was a murder suicide. It was right outside my door. This sucks.
March 8th, 2015 at 1:13 pm
This is a few blocks away from me. I love this neighborhood and have always felt safe here. This just demonstrated that the real enemy, the real culprit, the real fear is often inside the home. Not outside.
March 9th, 2015 at 12:32 am
My aunt didn’t deserve this at all please lift my family in prayer No One should have to deal with this!!
March 9th, 2015 at 3:48 am
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March 9th, 2015 at 9:47 am
God be with you Mary. I lift you up in the name of Jesus!!!
March 9th, 2015 at 9:58 am
My condolences to both families.
March 9th, 2015 at 9:35 pm
The management company posted a letter on her door saying any personal property is considered abandoned and she has 10 days to contact them to retrieve her stuff. Heartless. She’s in the hospital for crying out loud!
March 13th, 2015 at 10:15 am
Thank you for all for the Prayers