Police in Upland, Delaware County, investigate car crash in which woman is found shot in car

UPLAND, Pennsylvania (WPVI) – Police in Upland, Delaware County are investigating an attempted murder that occurred Sunday evening.

At around 11 p.m., officers were called to the scene of an accident in the 300 block of 3rd Street, where a vehicle had crashed into a home.

When officers arrived, they discovered a woman slumped in the vehicle.

According to police, it was apparent that she had been shot multiple times as she was being taken away. Through investigation, officers determined that the shooting had occurred just steps away at a nearby intersection.

“We could see the police officers pulling the person out. The police officers were incredible. They were so competent. They worked on this person forever,” said Michelle Crockett, a witness who lives nearby.

Crockett says her family woke up to the shooting and crash. Her young son thought the sounds were fireworks, but she knew better.

“Unfortunately, because of this area, people know the difference between fireworks and gunfire,” Crockett said.

On Wednesday, the house was still covered with barrier tape to shield the damage from the accident.

According to police, the house was occupied at the time, but the person living there was not injured.

It is currently unclear how many times the victim was shot; police are still searching for a suspect.

Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or condition, but said she is from Upland.

Police also said video of the shooting and crash is being reviewed by prosecutors. A motive has not yet been announced.

“This is a little concerning for the community. We have received a lot of good information and are currently following up on all of our leads,” said Upland Borough Police Corporal Carl White.

Police said the shooting was an isolated incident and that it appeared the victim had been targeted. However, neighbors remain concerned and hope for an arrest soon.

“When they say it’s an isolated incident, it makes you feel a little better. But the fact that he’s still at large really sucks,” Crockett said.

Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to call the Upland Borough Police Department.