WEST PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in West Philadelphia Monday morning.The shooting occurred shortly after 8 a.m.
on the 900 block of North 41st Street.Police say the 26-year-old was shot one time in the left arm and once in the left side of the neck.The victim was transported to Presbyterian Hospital by a private vehicle and pronounced dead a short time later.Police say an adult male was taken into custody following the incident.
Deja Lynn Alvarez, a transgender activist, tells FOX 29's Kelly Rule the victim was a transgender woman. Advertisement"We are transgender women and that's nothing to be ashamed of.