16-year-old found shot to death in bathroom of Chipotle restaurant near Temple University identified
6abc Philadelphia • • general
Key Points:
- A 16-year-old boy, Khyon Smith-Tate, was found shot to death inside the bathroom of a Chipotle near Temple University in North Philadelphia on Monday evening.
- Police are searching for three suspects, believed to be boys aged 16 to 17, but no arrests have been made so far.
- The shooting occurred on the first day back from winter break, at a crowded restaurant popular with students, and at least one shot was fired from a semi-automatic weapon.
- Temple University issued a statement expressing condolences and encouraged students affected by the incident to seek counseling support.
- Students expressed shock and sadness over the violent event occurring so close to campus.
