Eric Smith, 22, was found fatally shot in the street in the early hours of January 8, 2022. Police were called at 12:52 a.m. to the 200 block of South Cecil Street in Philadelphia, and paramedics pronounced Smith deceased at the scene. He was a resident of South Alden Street.

The shooting has been classified a homicide and remains an open, active investigation. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced; authorities have not released a motive. If anyone saw activity on South Cecil Street that night or has information about Eric Smith’s death, please come forward to assist the investigation.