Gun violence in the city has claimed another victim. A 27-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed on the 600 block of S. 52nd Street on Monday night. The shooting took place at around 8:45 p.m., according to police. The victim was transported to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:12 p.m.

No arrests have been made and no weapon was recovered.

Numerous people were outside when the shooting happened, according to Captain Matthew Gillespie, the commanding officer of the 18th Police District: 

Another shooting tonight. Anyone w/info on the shooting of a Male in the @PPD18Dist @ 52nd/Cedar please call. Numerous people were outside when this occured. @PPDDerrickWood @PhillyPolice @WestPhillyLocal @TheScottCharles @52ndWestPhilly @PHLCouncil pic.twitter.com/USd6PWasFA

— Matthew Gillespie (@PPDMGillespie) August 18, 2020