Police in Philadelphia are investigating after a woman was killed by being shot in the head in North Philadelphia early Thursday, police said.
According to police, officers responded to a reported incident along the 1200 block of West Cumberland Street in North Philadelphia at about 2:32 a.m. on Thursday to find a woman -- later identified as 30-year-old Jasimane Ransom -- who had been shot in the head.
Ransom was immediately taken to a nearby hospital where, police officials said, she was pronounced at about 2:42 a.m.
No arrests have been made in this incident and police officials have provided no details on any individuals who may be suspected in this shooting.
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However, officials said, an investigation is ongoing.
The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the department's homicide detectives at 215-686-3334.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling or texting the police department's tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
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The incident was one of five shootings that occurred in a five-hour span in Philadelphia Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
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