Crime
29-year-old Kisha Mckenzie killed in targeted shooting in front of North Philadelphia Deliverance Evangelistic Church
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A brutal and targeted shooting claimed the life of a 29-year-old woman in the early hours of Friday morning in North Philadelphia, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Lehigh Avenue, directly in front of Deliverance Evangelistic Church.
According to Philadelphia police, the victim—identified as Kisha McKenzie—was shot multiple times, including in the face and head.
She was pronounced dead at the scene, found lying against a fence outside the church.
Investigators believe McKenzie was deliberately targeted in the attack, describing the shooting as a calculated and cold-blooded act.
No arrests have been made at this time, and the motive remains under investigation.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with potential witnesses in the area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at (215) 686-TIPS or submit anonymous tips online.
CHICAGO — A 37-year-old Chicago photographer was fatally shot Sunday night in the West Pullman neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The victim was identified as Troy Hollingsworth, owner of PolaBear Red Filmz.
Police said Hollingsworth was seated inside his Nissan Maxima in the 100 block of East 118th Place at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, when an unknown individual opened fire.
Hollingsworth was struck multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities confirmed.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Additional details have not been released as the investigation remains ongoing.