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Tonya Shelton

Death by Force
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On the night of May 26, 2024, 55-year-old Tonya Shelton was fatally shot near her residence on the 2900 block of West Wishart Street in North Philadelphia. At approximately 11:15 p.m., Philadelphia Police officers responded to reports of a shooting and found Shelton suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. She was transported to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

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    Victim Details

    Tonya Shelton

    Female

    Black / African American

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2024-05-26

    55

    Tonya

    Shelton

    11/09/2025

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