Temple student dies in shooting, another student is alleged gunman
Temple student dies in shooting, university says another student is suspected gunman
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A Temple University student was shot and killed off campus in North Philadelphia overnight,
According to police, they believe at least two shots were fired. Investigators are hoping that nearby surveillance cameras — including some on off-campus apartments for Temple students — would help them in their search for clues.
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Temple President John Fry revealed to students in a letter. that the victim was a student at Temple; and the suspected shooter in the deadly last night’s (Feb. 6) incident is also a Temple student.
“On behalf of the entire Temple community, I want to express my deepest sympathies to the student’s family,” Fry wrote “with profound sadness.” “I am heartbroken by the senseless loss of such a young life. This tragedy is difficult to comprehend, and my thoughts and prayers are with all who are grieving.”
Fry highlighted counseling services available at the Tuttleman Counseling Services, 215-204-7276. There are also resources available for staff at 1-888-267-8126, Fry said.
“Temple’s Psychological Services Center is also available at psc@temple.edu or 215-204-7100,” Fry wrote.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates!
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Information from this article was sourced from NBC10 news.
