PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A 16-year-old boy is dead after he was found shot inside a Chipotle on Temple University’s campus Monday evening.
It was just after 5 p.m. when the 16-year-old walked inside the restaurant on the corner of 12th Street and Montgomery Avenue with another boy. Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the two asked for a bathroom key, then entered the bathroom together.
It’s not clear what unfolded, but police said the boy had been shot in the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene; one shell casing was found inside the bathroom.
A Chipotle employee who was not working, but was at the scene, said he’s in a group chat with his coworkers, and the ones who were on shift were not injured.
Police don’t have a motive or a description of the shooter, but a person of interest is in custody. Officials did not specify whether that person is a suspect or a witness.
According to police, the victim’s last known address was just eight blocks away.
Monday marks the first day of the spring semester at the university. Students were advised to avoid the area as officials investigated.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department tip line at 215-686-8477.
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