Overview
- The victim, identified as 45-year-old Keisha Furlow, was found with severe facial injuries in an alley off Opal Street early Sunday and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Police say investigators recovered bloodied bricks near Furlow that they believe were used in the assault, though some early reports differ on whether one or two bricks were found.
- Security camera footage obtained by local media shows an attacker striking and stomping the woman and a second person fleeing the scene with her purse, according to police and ABC News reporting.
- The Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit is leading the active investigation, no arrests have been made, no suspect description or motive has been released, and detectives are asking the public for tips.
- Neighbors left flowers and a condolence note at the alley and residents warned the killing has raised safety concerns in the area while police prepare to release more details as the probe develops.