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Jhalil Shands, a 25-year-old Black man, was shot and killed on April 5, 2021, while walking with his girlfriend on the 300 block of Chestnut Street in Old City, Philadelphia. Police say four men exited a van with Maryland tags and fired at least 27 shots, several striking Shands in the chest; he was pronounced dead at the scene after immediate medical attention.

The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. Investigators say Shands was deliberately targeted, but the motive remains unclear. The Philadelphia Police Department has released video footage and asked the public for help. No arrests have been announced and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone was in or near Old City on April 5, 2021, and saw a van or people matching this description, can you share what you remember with investigators?