Police say the 29-year-old woman was outside on the porch when she was struck by a stray bullet.
PHILADELPHIA --
A drive-by shooter killed an innocent victim who was enjoying a barbecue with friends on a porch in Philadelphia's Frankford section, police say.Police say the 29-year-old woman, identified as Tylesha Watson, was outside on the porch. Watson had been enjoying a barbecue and music with friends when she was hit at least once in the back by a stray bullet from a drive-by shooting.More VideosAs it approached the intersection with Tackawanna, someone in the silver car started shooting at a group of people on the corner and kept firing back at them as the car passed.Philadelphia Police Captain John Walker was driving through the area at the time, heard screaming from a porch that someone was shot and rushed over.
"This is an innocent person out here on a nice night who's trying to do the right thing, trying to enjoy the music, enjoy the weather, enjoy the barbecue. Now instead of just having a joyous time, we're going to be planning a funeral," Walker said.
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