Man, 21, charged with murder of pregnant woman in North Philadelphia
Razique Bumpas, 21, has been charged in the shooting death of 39-year-old Ishan Charmidah Rahman.
NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police have arrested a man who they say is responsible for the murder of a pregnant woman in North Philadelphia.
Razique Bumpas, 21, was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with murder, criminal conspiracy and related offenses..
The shooting occurred on the 800 block of West Dauphin Street around 6 p.m. Friday.
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According to police, 39-year-old Ishan Charmidah Rahman was shot once in the chest. She was taken to Temple University Hospital by a 40-year-old man who suffered gunshot wounds to the chest and shoulder.
Investigators said Rahman died at the hospital. An emergency C-section was performed, but doctors were unable to save the baby.
The man who drove the victims to the hospital remains in critical condition.
This is an ongoing investigation. No further information has been released at this time.
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