Gunman sought after woman found shot inside Wissinoming home

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are searching for a shooter after a woman was found critically wounded inside a home in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia.

The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday inside a residence on the 4700 block of Benner Street.

Officers responding to the scene found the woman lying on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound to the head, police said.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

Investigators have not released her identity.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.

Authorities have not released a description of a suspect, and no weapon was recovered from the scene.

Investigators said the woman had recently moved into the property.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia police by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).