Woman beaten to death with bricks in North Philadelphia alley, police say

A 45-year-old woman was beaten to death with two bricks in a North Philadelphia alley Sunday morning, police said. 

Police identified the victim as Keisha Furlow of Philadelphia.

The fatal assault happened after 6 a.m. Sunday in a rear alley on North Opal Street, according to police. 

Furlow was found lying in the alleyway suffering from severe lacerations to her face, police said. She was pronounced dead at 6:14 a.m.

Authorities said they also found two bloodied bricks on the ground near Furlow, which they believe were used in the assault.

So far, no arrests have been made.

Police released images Wednesday of a man they want to question in connection with this crime. 

The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating the case, and police are offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction for this incident.