On the evening of October 9, 2024, gunfire erupted on the 5700 block of North Camac Street in the Fern Rock neighborhood of Philadelphia. Officers responding to reports of a shooting found 22-year-old Naseem James, a Black male and resident of North Marshall Street, lying in the street with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and torso. He was taken to Jefferson-Einstein Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Investigators recovered more than 30 spent shell casings at the scene from both 9mm and .40 caliber firearms, but no weapons were found. The volume of gunfire has been described as indicating a violent, targeted assault. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone saw activity on North Camac Street or the surrounding blocks around 5:30–6:00 p.m. on October 9, or has information about this shooting, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department.