Woman Shot While Sleeping Dies

Woman was shot by a stray bullet while sleeping in her bed

A woman who was shot by a stray bullet that came through the wall of her home while she slept in her bed died of her injuries early Tuesday.

Kathy Ann Stewart, 49, of Chester died 4 a.m. Tuesday, according to Crozier Chester Hospital.

The Delaware County District Attorneyโ€™s Office is joining the investigation into the Sunday night shooting.

The stray bullet that may have come from gunfire down the block of West Union and Franklin streets pierced Stewartโ€™s head as she slept on the second floor of her home.

Stewart was hospitalized in critical condition for more than a day but succumbed to the head injury Tuesday morning.
 

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