pregnant woman and newborn killed by stray bullet

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Police are still looking for 26-year-old Devon Guisherd with a last known address in the 4700 block of N. Penn Street.

They say a stray bullet fired by Guisherd hit 25-year-old Megan Doto just before noon Sunday along the 1500 block of Adams Avenue.

Doto, who was almost eight months pregnant, was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital.

Police and Temple University Hospital confirmed early Monday that the infant, delivered by emergency C-section after her mother was mortally wounded, died hours later.

Police say Guisherd fired 11 shots down the 1400 block of Adams Street, targeting a white sedan that had circled the block.

The intended target was not hit, police said.

Guisherd has a lengthy arrest record, with charges including attempted murder and aggravated assault. He is now awaiting trial on drug charges.

Philadelphia Police Captain James Clark explains, "None of the people who came in and identified him as the shooter wanted the reward money. This was just something dealing with a young lady and newborn baby that they just felt in their heart that they wanted to do the right thing."