Woman killed in North Philadelphia drive-by shooting

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A gunman stalked a woman in North Philadelphia, killing her in a drive-by shooting.

Police say 27 shots were fired on the 2900 block of North 5th Street late Tuesday night.

A 58-year-old woman was shot in the chest twice while sitting in her SUV in front of a Chinese take-out restaurant.

Investigators say her male companion was inside picking up an order when a car pulled up and opened fire.

The victim was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead.

Her male companion was not hit.

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