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Police Fatally Shoot Woman After High-Speed Chase Across Delaware and Pennsylvania

23-year-old Yazmyn Stewart was killed following a multi-agency pursuit involving gunfire and multiple vehicle crashes.

  • The chase began in Wilmington, Delaware, where officers attempted to serve a warrant for a 2023 shooting.
  • Stewart fled, ramming police vehicles and leading officers on a pursuit along I-95 into Pennsylvania.
  • After crashing and exchanging gunfire with police, Stewart carjacked two more vehicles during her escape.
  • The pursuit ended in Chester, Pennsylvania, with multiple officers firing on Stewart's vehicle, resulting in her death.
  • Investigations are underway by the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office and Wilmington Police Department.
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