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.