Philadelphia woman kills masked intruder in Frankford apartment break-in

A Philadelphia woman shot and killed a masked man who broke into her second-floor apartment in the Frankford neighborhood early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. in the 4600-block of Castor Avenue.

According to Chief Inspector Scott Small of the Philadelphia Police Department, the 29-year-old intruder shattered a window to gain entry. Upon encountering the man inside her home, the woman fired at least two rounds, striking him in the head. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators noted that the intruder did not appear to be carrying any weapons.

Police stated that after removing the intruder's ski mask, the woman recognized him and informed investigators that they had a prior relationship. The woman is cooperating with homicide detectives and has surrendered a semi-automatic handgun to authorities. No charges have been filed at this time as police continue to review surveillance footage and interview involved parties.