COLLINGDALE, PA – A woman was fatally shot outside a convenience store in Delaware County on Saturday evening. The incident left the surrounding community in shock. The shooting unfolded around 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of a Wawa located on the 900 block of McDade Boulevard in Collingdale.
When authorities arrived, they discovered the woman had suffered a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Her identity remains unknown to the public as officials withheld her name.
Nearby, the scene was somber, with the presence of those believed to be the victim’s loved ones.
Police suggest that a confrontation may have led to the tragic shooting. An individual has been taken into custody for questioning in connection to the crime, though law enforcement has yet to reveal further details about this person of interest.
The occurrence of such violence has unsettled many residents, who describe their neighborhood as typically calm and peaceful. Rickey Hanks, a local resident, expressed his disbelief, stating that the usual disturbances in the area are nothing more than the passing of a train.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the police as the investigation continues.