Pennsylvania authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying nine suspects accused of chasing a Temple University student into a campus dormitory and attacking them early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. when a group of juveniles allegedly chased the student into the lobby of Morgan Hall South, according to the Temple University Police Department. Once inside, the group allegedly began attacking the student, striking them and damaging university property. The student sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment at the scene.
Campus authorities have released surveillance images of the suspects, showing a group of nine individuals—some wearing hoodies and facial coverings—walking on a sidewalk, with some faces visible. The Philadelphia Police Department and the School District of Philadelphia are assisting in the investigation. No arrests have been made, and authorities have not disclosed what led to the alleged incident.
Temple University, located in Philadelphia, has an enrollment of roughly 30,000 students. Morgan Hall houses approximately 1,200 students and serves as a key residential hall for the school. A sophomore student, Emanuel Turner, told ABC 6 that the incident highlights safety concerns for college students, stating, 'It puts the threat actually into perspective because, especially knowing as a college student, your main priority is education, not really safety, but this happening is a little bit more in the forefront.'