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Police: Woman Shot, Killed Inside Home During Apparent Robbery In Pottstown

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — A homicide investigation is underway after a person was shot and killed inside of a home in Pottstown.

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It happened just before 7 p.m. Sunday at North Washington Street and Jefferson Avenue. Police were notified of a reported security alarm.

Authorities have identified the victim as 38-year-old Sylvia Williams of Pottstown.

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She was found in a second-floor bedroom with a gunshot wound.

There's still no word on a suspect or a motive, but authorities believe it was a home invasion robbery.

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Police are asking anyone with information to please contact them at 610-970-6570 or contact the Montgomery County Detective at 610-278-6570.

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