In the early morning hours of November 22, 2023, a 42-year-old woman named Laura Abrams was found lifeless on a sidewalk in North Philadelphia. She had been shot in the head. The tragic discovery was made around 5:30 a.m. near the intersection of North 7th and West Norris streets, a neighborhood considered by many to be quiet. When police arrived, they found Abrams unresponsive next to a church.
A single spent shell casing from a semi-automatic weapon was recovered nearby, suggesting the fatal shot was fired at close range.
Laura Abrams, a dedicated mother of two, was on her way home from work when her life was cut short. Her children described her as a woman of deep faith and a strong work ethic, who was constantly working and praying for her family. According to her son, the incident was believed to be a botched robbery. The news of her violent death sent shockwaves through her family and the community, who remembered her as a woman who 'never stopped smiling.'
As of now, the investigation into Laura Abrams' murder is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Philadelphia police have been canvassing the area for evidence, including surveillance footage from nearby businesses, in the hopes of identifying a suspect or suspects. In the wake of this tragedy, her family organized a memorial service and created a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral expenses and to support her two children who are now left without their mother.
