Teen fatally shot inside Chipotle bathroom near Temple University's campus: police
Teen shot and killed inside Chipotle bathroom near Temple University's campus
Philadelphia police are investigating after they say a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside a Chipotle bathroom near Temple University's campus Monday.
PHILADELPHIA - 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.