Tragedy struck Philadelphia's Old City yesterday night, as 33-year-old Michael Clemens was shot multiple times and killed, prompting a city-wide call for answers and action in a community already shaken by violence. As reported by NBC Philadelphia, the shooting occurred near a bustling area filled with bars and restaurants, and despite the presence of diners and bystanders, the gunman remains at large.

According to 6ABC, the incident was captured on surveillance video, which showed Clemens approaching a vehicle before collapsing to the ground after the shots were fired the shooter fled the scene, leaving behind a loaded gun next to the body of Clemens, whose death raises the city's homicides to 184 for the year, a disturbing statistic even as it reflects a decrease from the previous year. Police Chief Inspector Scott Small commented on the evidence, "When we found him, we also found the semi-automatic gun next to his body, so we don't know if that's the weapon he was shot with or if he or someone else was in possession of that handgun."

While the investigation continues, the impact of Clemens's death ripples through the Old City, with local businesses grappling with the proximity of violent death and the fear it may instill in potential customers. As FOX29 notes, Clemens was found unresponsive on 2nd Street and later pronounced dead at Jefferson Hospital, leaving a community in search of answers and the police force scouring for clues and a suspect description that could lead to an arrest in this case.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to step forward and contact the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334, or to call or text the PPD's tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477), with the promise of a $20,000 reward for details leading to an arrest and conviction, "several of the cameras did record this victim getting shot," said Chief Inspector Scott Small, highlighting the potential for surveillance footage to play a key role in resolving this tragic event, according to 6ABC.