Crime

Friends, family pay tribute to woman killed by man she knew

By CBS News Philadelphia Staff

/ CBS Philadelphia

Friends, family pay tribute to woman murdered in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In South Philadelphia, friends and family paid tribute to a woman who was killed by a man she knew. Sahmyra Garcia was shot at least 10 times near Broad and Ellsworth Streets last Tuesday. 

Police sources tell Eyewitness News she had just taken out a protection from abuse order against her alleged killer.

Prosecutors say the suspect is facing first-degree murder charges.

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