Woman Fatally Shot in Strawberry Mansion, Family Seeks Answers

Jasmine Johnson, 27, was an innocent bystander caught in crossfire, according to her family.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A 27-year-old woman named Jasmine Johnson was fatally shot in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood in September 2025. Police say Johnson was not the intended target, but was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of a shooting. Johnson's family is still seeking answers and a $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing gun violence and public safety concerns in Philadelphia's neighborhoods. Johnson's death has devastated her family, who are searching for closure and justice. The case also underscores the need for solutions to prevent innocent bystanders from being caught in the line of fire during shootings.

The details

According to the police, the shooting occurred just before 12:30 a.m. on September 16, 2025, along the 3100 block of West Montgomery Avenue in Strawberry Mansion. Johnson was outside helping a friend care for her grandchildren when the gunfire erupted. The bullets were not intended for Johnson, but she was fatally struck and died on the scene.

  • The shooting occurred just before 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
  • Johnson died on her brother's birthday.
  • Johnson was laid to rest on what would have been her 28th birthday.

The players

Jasmine Johnson

A 27-year-old woman who was fatally shot in Strawberry Mansion while helping a friend care for her grandchildren.

Carole Woodlin

Jasmine Johnson's mother, who is still in disbelief over the loss of her daughter.

Leea Woodlin

Jasmine Johnson's sister, who stated that she was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.

Gregory Woodlin

Jasmine Johnson's father, who says he still carries a picture of her in his car every day.

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What they’re saying

“She was happy go lucky. She was a very loving person, she was my baby. She was taken from us, brutally.”

— Carole Woodlin, Jasmine Johnson's mother (6abc.com)

“Jasmine was an innocent bystander, caught in crossfire.”

— Leea Woodlin, Jasmine Johnson's sister (6abc.com)

“She come outside to get some fresh air, then brutally taken away from us.”

— Carole Woodlin, Jasmine Johnson's mother (6abc.com)

“Not a day goes by that we don't think about her.”

— Carole Woodlin, Jasmine Johnson's mother (6abc.com)

“I still carry a picture of her in my car every day.”

— Gregory Woodlin, Jasmine Johnson's father (6abc.com)

What’s next

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. All calls will remain anonymous.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing gun violence and public safety concerns in Philadelphia's neighborhoods. Johnson's death has devastated her family, who are searching for closure and justice. The case underscores the need for solutions to prevent innocent bystanders from being caught in the line of fire during shootings.