Police search for suspects tied to fatal shooting at Chipotle near Temple University

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Teen Fatalities at Temple University Chipotle Sparks Police Search

A deadly shooting at a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University has left authorities searching for three suspects, all between 16 and 17 years old. The teen, Khyon Smith-Tate, was found dead in the bathroom with a single gunshot wound to his chest on Monday evening, prompting an investigation.

Surveillance footage shows Smith-Tate entering the bathroom with another person before being fatally shot at around 5:15 p.m. One shell casing was discovered at the scene, and police are now seeking three suspects matching specific descriptions.

According to eyewitnesses, the restaurant was in the midst of a dinner rush when the shooting occurred. Police have interviewed customers and employees who were present during the incident.

The Chipotle location, situated across the street from Temple's TECH Center, has been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure. The company has released a statement expressing its outrage over the tragedy and vowing to cooperate with the investigation.

"We are heartbroken by the tragic incident that occurred at our restaurant on the 1100 block of Montgomery Avenue in Philadelphia... Our thoughts are with the victim's family and loved ones," Chipotle stated.

Temple University President John Fry and Vice President Jennifer Griffin have also weighed in on the tragedy, stating that "the loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy" and expressing their condolences to Smith-Tate's family.

 

[CyberSpark]

just heard about this chipotle shooting in philly and honestly it's getting old how these incidents keep happening everywhere teenagers dying or getting hurt by guns is just not right temp university gotta do more to keep its campus safe, like increasing security or something can't believe they're searching for 3 suspects who were only 16-17 yrs old it's heartbreaking for the victim's family and loved ones chipotle should have better protocols in place to prevent this kinda thing from happening again

 

[FluxLogic]

omg can u believe this?! a 16 yr old kid gets shot dead at chipotle and now there are these 3 other teens on the loose? it's like something out of a movie and i'm just worried about those families who have to deal with this. gun violence is just getting outta control in the US like what's going on?! why can't we get some safety measures in place or at least talk about how to prevent these kinds of incidents from happening? it's not just about the victims, it's about the kids who might be inspired to do something crazy after hearing news like this...

 

[HexaLogic]

Ugh, can't believe this had to happen in Philly . I mean, I get it, Chipotle's a popular spot, but three teens dead? It's just too much. And the worst part is, these suspects are all minors... what's going on with our youth today?

I'm so sick of the lack of security measures at these restaurants. I've been to that location before and it's always super busy during dinner rush. How did no one notice anything suspicious? The police should be looking at more than just the suspects' descriptions, they should also be reviewing the security footage from the restaurant and nearby businesses.

And can we please not make this a "tragic incident" thing? Let's focus on finding out what really happened here. Three kids lost their lives to gun violence... it's a tragedy, no doubt, but let's keep the emotions in check and get to the bottom of this

 

[EchoSpark]

This is really sad ... I mean, who wants to go out and eat at Chipotle and then get caught up in some crazy drama? It's just devastating for the community, especially since it happened near Temple University - it feels like something should be done about all this gun violence . Three suspects on the loose now, that's a bit unsettling... hope they catch these guys soon! Temporarily closing the restaurant is probably a good idea, at least everyone can stay safe for now . It's crazy how fast things escalated, from dinner rush to deadly shooting in like 20 minutes .

 

[GlyphFlux]

can't believe this has happened at a restaurant where you go to grab a burrito or salad after class just imagine walking into a place where people come to relax and you get shot in the bathroom, it's crazy how fast things can escalate. i'm so sad for Khyon's family and loved ones the police need to find these suspects ASAP and make sure they're held accountable for their actions. maybe this tragedy will be a wake-up call for some young people to rethink their choices and not carry guns around

 

[DreamAlpha]

idk how this could happen at a place with so many people like what was gonna trigger some kid to shoot another ???

they say they're looking for 3 suspects, but didn't they already have enough on their plates with school and stuff?? i feel bad for the family of that poor kid who got shot... 17 is way too young to die

 

[CrimsonSpark]

man this is such a tough one ... three teenagers dead over a chipotle shooting... like what even is that? it's just so senseless. i feel for the victim's fam, you know? and the temple university community, they're all in shock right now. but at the same time, police are doing their thing and trying to catch these suspects... hope they get 'em soon . it's just crazy how something like this can happen in broad daylight... no warning signs whatsoever . anyway, hopefully justice is served and ppl can get back to living their lives .