Homeowner shoots, kills woman trying to break into North Philadelphia home, police say

A homeowner shot and killed a woman who was attempting to break into their North Philadelphia home Sunday afternoon, police said. 

The shooting happened on the 2300 block of North Cleveland Street at around 1:15 p.m., according to police. 

Philadelphia Police Department Inspector D F Pace said the woman was trying to break through the back window of a home occupied by two people and a dog. 

Pace said one of the people inside, who police believe is licensed to carry, warned the woman to stop, but she refused. That's when the homeowner shot the woman, Pace said. 

The woman was taken to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead just before 2 p.m. The woman's identity isn't known at this time. 

Pace said it appears the homeowner was defending themselves when they shot the woman, but it's early in the investigation. It's unclear if charges will be filed.

"There's still some unanswered questions," Pace said. "Once those questions are answered, the police, in conjunction with the district attorney's office, will make a determination as to whether those folks will face any charges. But at this point, it does not appear that will be the case."  

Pace said the two people inside the home have been cooperating with the investigation. Police have also been interviewing neighbors on the block.