Teen fatally shot inside Chipotle bathroom near Temple University's campus: police

An investigation is underway in North Philadelphia after reports say a shooting occurred near Temple University's campus on Monday.

What we know:

Just before 5:30 p.m., reports came in about police activity in the area of the 1100 block of Montgomery Avenue. 

According to police, a 16-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound, was found inside the bathroom at the Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Police say the teen was pronounced dead at the scene. 

They say the victim was not a Temple University student, but is a local resident.

Philadelphia police are leading the investigation. 

Temple University police advised students and faculty to stay clear of the area amid the active police investigation.

Dig deeper:

Philly police say the victim and another juvenile had walked into the restaurant and asked for the key to the bathroom. They went into the bathroom and a short time later, employees found the victim in the bathroom. 

Police believe the shooting occurred while inside the bathroom. One spent shell casing from a semiautomatic handgun was found inside. 

Police say they have a person of interest in custody. 

Reports say a third person, an individual wearing dark clothing with a backpack, may have been with the victim and the other juvenile in custody.

What we don't know:

A motive for the shooting is unclear at this time. 

This is an ongoing investigation. 

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