Man fatally shot while sitting in car parked in Society Hill, police say
Neighbors fearful for safety after deadly shooting of driver in Society Hill
An early morning shooting in Philadelphia's Society Hill section claimed the life of a 35-year-old man. Neighbors who were awoken by the gunfire say they are growing frustrated and scared by the chaos and violence often funneled into their neighborhood from late night weekend crowds from South Street.
PHILADELPHIA - A shooting in the Society Hill section of Philadelphia has left one man dead, according to authorities.
Investigators say the shooting took place on the 500 block of S Front Street around 2:16 a.m. Monday.
According to authorities, a 35-year-old man was found inside a Buick with multiple gunshot wounds to the body.
FOX 29's cameras observed dozens of evidence markers being placed on the scene by investigators and a vehicle covered in bullet holes after the shooting.
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Officials say officers transported the man to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:40 a.m.
Authorities later identified the man as Isiah K. Williams.
FOX 29's Kelly Rule reports through a source that the shooting may have been the result of a road rage or previous incident on South Street.
Meanwhile, neighbors who were awoken by the deadly gunfire are fearful for their safety and frustrated by the rambunctious late night crowds that spill into their community from South Street.
Joe Dain from Delancey Square Town Watch believes incidents have also been detrimental to businesses in the area that his neighbors rely on. Wawa announced last week it's closing its Headhouse Square location.
"We need to get people talking about this, we need to get residents rallied, because we have a problem," Dain said.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.