Gayborhood shooting leaves man dead hours after Pride festival

A 31-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday morning in Center City’s Gayborhood, hours after Philadelphia’s Pride march and festival.

Police said the shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m. on the 200 block of S. Camac Street. Officers rushed the victim — identified as Derwin Darnell Joseph Matthews Jr., of West Philadelphia — to Jefferson University Hospital, where he died at around 6:20 a.m., according to authorities.

Investigators have not released details on what led to the killing, and the PPD has not reported any arrests. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the police tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Philadelphia has recorded 93 murders this year, down about 15% compared to 2024 and the lowest total at this point on the calendar in at least 18 years, according to PPD data.

Counseling, peer support, and victim advocacy services are available for victims, family members, and others affected by gun violence. Go to metrophiladelphia.com/gun-violence-resources for more information.