Man shot in the Old City section of Philadelphia may have been trying to commit a robbery: Sources
The victim has been identified as 33-year-old Michael Clemens.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man was shot in the Old City section of Philadelphia late Wednesday night, and police sources say he may have been trying to commit a robbery at the time.
Investigators are still working to figure out all of the details. They are also still looking to speak with the shooter.
It happened around 11:30 p.m. near 2nd and Chestnut streets.
Investigators say it all began when the shooting victim, identified as 33-year-old Michael Clemens, approached the driver's side of a vehicle on 2nd Street.
When the door opened, police say surveillance video shows Clemens collapse to the ground after being shot.
Police say at least five shots were fired. The shooter then drove away.
A gun was found near Clemen's lifeless body, though they aren't sure if the gun was used in the shooting.
Officials say surveillance footage has proven to be helpful, adding that it happened right in front of several businesses as locals and tourists who were eating and hanging out.
"I heard a couple pops. I was pretty darn sure they were gunshots," said Connor Morris of Old City.
People who live and work in the area say they're still shaken up.
Some of them told Action News that customers were eating at tables on the sidewalks when the man was shot. People even ran into several businesses trying to seek cover.
"I used to live here for about four years and just moved back the other week, so it's a nice welcoming," Morris said.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call/text the PPD's tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
