Temple University student chased into dorm lobby and attacked, police say
Apr 19, 2026
A Temple University student was chased and attacked by a group of juveniles in the early hours of Sunday morning, the school’s police department said on social media.
The incident happened at around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday when a group of juveniles chased a student into the lobby of Morgan Hall So
uth and struck him, police said.
The student sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment once first responders arrived, police said.
The group of juveniles also damaged university property, police said.
The suspects were captured on surveillance cameras and police are asking for help locating them.
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Temple and Philadelphia will be increasing patrols in the area and are urging anyone with information to contact the PPD at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or Central Detectives at 215-686-3093, or Temple’s Investigations Unit at 215-204-6200 or Temple Police at 215-204-1234.
This is a developing story; check back for more details.
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