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Temple Police Release Images After Dorm Lobby Attack on Student

Investigators are using surveillance and cellphone video to identify at least nine suspects.

Overview

  • Temple University says a student, chased into Morgan Hall South’s lobby around 2:50 a.m. Sunday, was struck by several juveniles and later declined medical treatment.
  • Temple Police released surveillance stills that show at least nine teenagers linked to the assault, with some faces clearly visible.
  • Investigators obtained cellphone video of the attack and are working with Philadelphia police and School District safety officials to identify the youths.
  • Campus police increased patrols in response and urged students to use walking escorts, the Flight shuttle, and the TUSafe safety app.
  • The group damaged lobby property, including a security-desk monitor reported smashed, and police asked the public to share tips with PPD or Temple investigators.