Temple University student viciously beaten by teen mob
Key Points:
- A group of at least nine juveniles allegedly chased and violently attacked a Temple University student inside the Morgan Hall South dormitory around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, causing minor injuries to the student and damaging university property.
- Surveillance images and cellphone video of the assault have been released by police, who are actively investigating the incident and seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects; no arrests have been made so far.
- The attack occurred in one of the campus’s largest dorms, which houses over 1,200 students, raising safety concerns among the university community and prompting increased police patrols.
- Temple University Police emphasize the seriousness of the incident and encourage students to use campus safety resources such as the TU safety app for walking escorts and shuttle services.
- The circumstances leading to the assault remain under investigation, with cooperation between Temple University Police, the Philadelphia Police Department, and School District of Philadelphia safety officials ongoing.