On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at about 3:12 p.m., police responded to the 3800 block of I Street in Philadelphia and found 27-year-old Eric Cruz-Romero suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency personnel transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead; his death was attributed to injuries from the gunfire.

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating. The case is described as unsolved and detectives are seeking information that could lead to the person or persons responsible.

If anyone has information about Eric Cruz-Romero, his movements on August 1, 2023, or the shooting on the 3800 block of I Street, please contact the investigators handling the case.