In the early morning hours of December 10, 2021, 55-year-old Margaret Lippi, known as Margie, was shot and killed inside a home on the 300 block of Poplar Street in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. The shooting was described by authorities as a domestic incident that happened just before 1 a.m.

Police identified the suspect as Margaret’s 62-year-old husband. According to reports, he had a history of drug use and abuse. Margaret’s daughter witnessed the attack and told investigators her mother was lying in a bedroom when the husband entered and shot her multiple times in the face. The daughter then locked herself in a room with two children and called for help, prompting a standoff until a SWAT team could gain entry.

Officers found Margaret deceased on the third floor. Another woman and two children were discovered hiding in a bedroom closet and were brought to safety. The suspect was located hiding in the basement under a blanket and was taken into custody without further incident. Investigators recovered a .44 caliber revolver containing spent casings and live rounds.

If anyone knew Margaret or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.