At a Glance
- 43-year-old mother shot 6-7 times, daughter shot once in leg.
- Both hospitalized; mother in critical condition, daughter stable.
- Seven shots fired in West Philadelphia; suspect on the run.
- Why it matters: A violent attack on a mother and infant highlights ongoing safety concerns in the neighborhood and the urgency of a swift police response.
In a tragic early-morning shooting on the 1500 block of North Robinson Street in West Philadelphia, 43-year-old Alayiah Hill and her five-month-old daughter Yuri were wounded and rushed to hospital.
The Shooting
Police responded at about 4:25 a.m. on Sunday after a report of a shooting. Officers found Hill and her baby injured after arriving at the scene. Hill was shot at least six or seven times, and Yuri was shot once in the leg.
Purnell Tucker said:
> “It’s sad. It’s sad. That’s really cowardly, to shoot a baby and her mother,”
> “Unbelievable.”
Both were taken to a nearby hospital. In an afternoon update, police said Hill was listed in critical condition while Yuri was listed in stable condition.
- Six or seven shots hit Hill.
- One shot struck Yuri’s leg.
- The mother is in critical condition; the daughter is stable.
Family and Investigation
Hill’s sister, Amaryiah Mathis, told News Of Philadelphia‘s Michael A. Turner that both the baby and her sister are expected to survive the incident.
“My sister’s fine. She just got out of surgery. My niece is fine. She’s about to go into surgery,”
“It’s just… This is a lot.”
The child’s father may be the individual sought in this incident.
As of Monday morning, police had not announced an arrest nor named a suspect. No motive has been released, but investigators believe at least seven shots were fired and are looking for a silver truck that the suspected gunman is believed to have fled the scene in.
| Person | Shots | Current Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Alayiah Hill | 6-7 | Critical |
| Yuri | 1 (leg) | Stable |
Key Takeaways
- 43-year-old mother in critical condition after multiple shots; daughter stable.
- Seven shots fired; suspect and silver truck still at large.
- Investigation ongoing; no arrest or motive released.
This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for community safety measures and a swift police response.
