James Freeman, 46, of New Castle, Delaware, was shot dead while driving in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia on July 6, 2022. Freeman was alone in his GMC Denali around 8 p.m. when an unknown person approached the driver’s side and fired at least five shots. Freeman drove another block, collided with several parked cars, and came to rest on a front lawn, where he was pronounced dead.

Police say the shooter fled the scene and investigators have reviewed surveillance footage from the area. Witnesses reported hearing the gunfire and seeing a person run south on Gilbert Street toward Washington Lane. The Philadelphia Police Department has classified the death as a homicide and continues to investigate.

If anyone saw the shooting, the suspect running on Gilbert Street, or has surveillance that might help identify the shooter, please share what you know with investigators.