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67-Year-Old Woman Fatally Stabbed In West Philadelphia Home: Police

Authorities are investigating a homicide in West Philadelphia early Wednesday morning, May 1. 

300 block of Cobbs Creek Parkway; PPD

300 block of Cobbs Creek Parkway; PPD

Photo Credit: Google Maps (Street View)/Inset: Philadelphia Police

Police said a 67-year-old woman was stabbed in a home on the 300 block of Cobbs Creek Parkway around 2 a.m.

The victim was stabbed in the abdomen and right hand "by a perpetrator known to her," PPD said. She was pronounced dead at the scene around 2:20 a.m., according to investigators. 

"Authorities have confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the incident, and a weapon believed to be involved has been recovered," a police spokesperson said. 

No charges had been filed as of late Wednesday morning, they added. 

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