Lauren Jardine, 33, was shot and killed near 12th and Chestnut Streets on Friday. Read more Courtesy of Ada Jardine

by Ellie Rushing and Max Marin Published Sept. 8, 2025, 5:17 p.m. ET

A Philadelphia man has been charged with shooting and killing a woman after she attempted to intervene in an argument outside of a convenience store in Center City, police said.

John Kelly, 45, who is homeless, was arguing with his girlfriend outside of a 7-Eleven at 12th and Chestnut Streets around 5:45 p.m. Friday when Lauren Jardine walked by and tried to intercede, said Assistant District Attorney Jeff Hojnowski.

Kelly, who was carrying a screwdriver, then began to argue with Jardine, 33, who was illegally carrying a gun, he said. At some point, he said, the gun was drawn, and the two be

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