Crime & Safety
Shots Fired During Unruly Teen Meet Up Near Temple Over Weekend
Temple University Police said the person seen here is suspected of firing two gunshots as police tried to disperse a crowd of juveniles.
PHILADELPHIA — Temple University Police released images of a person said they say fired gunshots during a "meet up" near campus Saturday.
According to authorities, the person above fired a gun in the air near Park Avenue and Cecil B. Moore at about 5:50 p.m. then again at Broad and Cecil B. Moore at about 6 p.m.
The shots were fired as officers were dispersing a crowd of juveniles at those locations and times after several fights broke out.
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Temple Police said no one was reportedly injured in the incidents.
Police determined the suspect above fired the rounds based on camera footage and citizen videos.
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Seven juveniles between the ages of 13 and 16 were cited for disorderly conduct.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, authorities said.
All Temple community members are asked to contact Temple Police at 215-204-1234 if they have any details on this incident.
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