Temple University police release photos of person they believe fired gun during weekend meetup

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Temple University police release photos of person they believe fired gun during weekend meetup

Temple police released photos of the person they believe fired a gun into the air during a meetup that drew hundreds of people to a North Philadelphia intersection on Saturday.

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Temple University police release photos of person they believe fired gun during weekend meetup​

By Jessica MacAulay, Jasmine Payoute

Updated on: February 12, 2024 / 7:43 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The search continues for the person who Temple University Police believe opened fire during a large gathering near the Philadelphia college over the weekend. Police claim it happened at the intersection of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue Saturday afternoon.

Temple University said Sunday its department of public safety was informed earlier in the week of a social media post that said a meetup was going to be held at the intersection Saturday. The university said it had both Philadelphia Police and campus police in the area, and their cameras were being monitored.

The university said several fights broke out just before 5:30 p.m. and police began breaking up the crowd. Multiple people were taken into custody. As of Sunday morning, seven people between the ages of 13 and 16 were cited for disorderly conduct, officials said.

The Philadelphia Police Department's highway patrol unit and their emergency response team were also brought in for backup to help with clearing the area.

While police broke up the crowd, shortly before 6 p.m., officers responded to gunshots near Park Avenue and Cecil B. Moore Ave. Shortly later, a second gunshot was heard near Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.



The university said just before 8:30 p.m. the intersection was cleared. Law enforcement remained in the area into the night until a final all-clear signal was given.

After investigating camera footage from the incident, university officials said they believe it was the same person who fired a handgun into the air during both instances.

Temple Police released photos of the accused suspect from the meetup.


Both Temple and Philadelphia Police are working together to identify the person shown in the photos.



No injuries were reported.

The university asks that anyone with information regarding this incident to call Temple Police at 215-204-1234.

 

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Philadelphia, Temple University police investigating incident after shots fired near campus

Police said they received a 911 call just after 4:30 p.m. that more than 500 people had congregated at the intersection of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

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Philadelphia, Temple University police investigating incident after shots fired near campus​

By CBS News Philadelphia Staff

Updated on: February 10, 2024 / 8:06 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Temple University police and Philadelphia police are investigating an incident after they said gunshots were fired near a highly crowded area close to Temple University campus.

Police said they received a 911 call just after 4:30 p.m. that more than 500 people had congregated at the intersection of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

Temple police shared on X that both police forces were working together to break up the large crowd of people up when they heard the shots fired right before 6 p.m.


Temple University's notification system, TUalert, shared this post following the incident earlier Saturday evening.


There are no injuries reported at this time, police said.

Law enforcement officials said police will remain in the area of Broad and Cecil B. Moore.

 

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Teen arrested in connection with shooting near Temple University during weekend meetup

Philadelphia police arrested a 15-year-old Tuesday in connection with shots fired near Temple University last Saturday.

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Teen arrested in connection with shooting near Temple University during weekend meetup​

By Taleisha Newbill

February 14, 2024 / 2:51 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 15-year-old was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting near Temple University campus last Saturday.

The teen was charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and violation of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA).

Philadelphia police said no information about the teen's identity will be released due to their (???) age.

In an ongoing investigation, there was a search warrant on the 2700 block of North Hancock Street Tuesday. Police claimed a stolen gun believed to be used during last Saturday's shooting was found. The teen was found at the home and taken into custody.

Police said officers had reports of shots fired while observing a large group last Saturday on Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue around 5 p.m. A joint investigation with Philadelphia police, Temple University police and SETPA police led to the teen being identified.



Officials urge people with tips or information to call Central Detectives at 215-686-3093 or submit a tip anonymously using PPD's tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).