Teen fatally shot in Philadelphia Chipotle bathroom identified, 3 suspects sought: police

Temple University Chipotle shooting victim identified; family speaks out

Investigators have identified Khyon Smith-Tate as the 16-year-old boy found fatally shot in the bathroom of a Chipotle on Temple University's campus Monday night.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators have identified a 16-year-old boy who they say was found fatally shot in the bathroom of a Chipotle on Temple University's campus Monday night.

What we know:

Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the Chipotle Mexican Grill on the 1100 block of Montgomery Avenue for reports of a shooting.

Police say 16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate was found in the bathroom of the restaurant suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead.

Investigators believe Smith-Tate and another person entered the restaurant together and asked for the key to the bathroom just before the deadly shooting.

Police found one spent shell casing in the bathroom, leading investigators to believe that's where the shooting happened. No arrests have been reported.

Community in mourning 

What they're saying:

"We all have been raised to be a family, this is a family block," said a neighbor from the 2500 block of North Hutchinson Street in North Philadelphia. 

The community is deeply affected by the loss of Smith-Tate, who was described as having a "very, very good heart." 

The backstory:

Smith-Tate was a student at Imhotep Charter School. 

The district attorney visited his school and home to speak with his family. 

The neighborhood is grappling with the reality of his absence, with residents expressing their sorrow and hope for justice. 

What's next:

Investigators are searching for three Black teenage boys who were all wearing backpacks at the time of the deadly shooting, according to police.