A man is dead after a shooting in Philadelphia on Saturday night, according to a spokesperson with the police department.
The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. on the unit block of North 52nd Street, police said.
According to police, the incident happened at 23-year-old William Shirley, of the city's Overbrook section, stood on the sidewalk along the unit block of N. 52nd Street.
On Monday, police said they believe Shirley was targeted, as surveillance video from the scene is said to show a vehicle arrive at that location before a gunman jumped out, armed with a rifle, and took aim at Shirley.
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"The offender exited the vehicle, produced a rifle shot the victim multiple times in close range, and then fled the scene in a dark-colored midsized SUV," police officials said in a statement on the incident.
The offender is described as a black male, wearing a mask, a black jacket or sweatshirt, dark pants, blue gloves, white and black sneakers, and armed with a rifle.
At this time there is no motive or arrest.
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Shirley was taken to a nearby hospital where, officials said, he was pronounced at about 8:05 p.m.
No weapons were found and no one has been arrested yet in connection to this incident, police said.
An investigation into what happened is being led by the Homicide Unit with the Philadelphia Police Department.
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
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