On the evening of June 29, 2024, 23-year-old William Shirley was fatally shot in Philadelphia. At approximately 7:50 p.m., police responded to reports of gunfire on the unit block of North 52nd Street in the city's Overbrook neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers found Shirley lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 8:05 p.m.
Surveillance footage reviewed by homicide detectives indicates that Shirley was deliberately targeted. The assailant arrived in a dark-colored midsize SUV, exited the vehicle armed with a rifle, and approached Shirley at close range. The suspect, described as a Black male wearing a mask, black jacket or sweatshirt, dark pants, blue gloves, and white and black sneakers, fired multiple rounds before fleeing the scene in the SUV.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the motive for the shooting remains unknown. The Philadelphia Police Department continues to investigate and urges anyone with information to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling the Citizens Crime Commission at 215-546-TIPS.
