Crime
Woman 6 months pregnant killed after shooting outside Wawa in Delaware County
Authorities have arrested 30-year-old Evelena Williams in connection with the shooting.
UPDATE: Delaware County investigators have released new details surrounding a deadly shooting incident that occurred at a Wawa store, resulting in the tragic loss of a pregnant woman and her unborn child.
The victim, identified as Latoya Davis, was found fatally wounded in the side parking lot of the Wawa with a gunshot wound to her upper torso.
Authorities have arrested 30-year-old Evelena Williams in connection with the shooting.
According to charging documents, Williams fired the fatal shot as Davis was attempting to flee the scene.
Williams remained at the scene after the shooting, informing police that she had shot Davis. She is a licensed firearm carrier, and the weapon used in the crime was recovered from the scene.
Williams faces multiple charges, including first- and third-degree murder of both Davis and her unborn child, criminal homicide, recklessly endangering another person, and other related offenses.
Investigators are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation between Davis and Williams.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A tragic shooting incident occurred Saturday evening in the parking lot of a Wawa store located in the 900 block of McDade Boulevard in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.
The incident resulted in the death of a pregnant woman.
The victim, identified as LaToya, was fatally wounded shortly before 7:30 PM. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
The incident was captured on surveillance cameras, and LaToya’s loved ones were present at the scene.
Authorities believe that a confrontation in the parking lot may have escalated into violence, leading to the shooting. A
person of interest was detained by police for questioning following the incident.
However, no further information has been released regarding this individual.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the local police department.
LaToya was a beloved member of her community, known for her kindness, love, and infectious laughter. Her untimely death has left a profound void in the lives of her family, friends, and loved ones.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA โ A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple Universityโs campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple Universityโs Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
โThe loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victimโs family and loved ones.โ
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victimโs last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individualโs involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.