Shooting on Germantown Avenue prompts Temple University alert
Two people were injured in a shooting near Temple University Hospital.
Two men were shot Sunday morning in the Franklinville section of North Philly, prompting Temple University to alert its students to avoid the area.
Around 11:50 a.m., police responded to a shooting on a highway in the 3400 block of Germantown Avenue, near Temple University Hospital, according to Philadelphia Police.
Two people in a vehicle fired at a different vehicle, striking two people and driving away, Denise Wilhelm, Interim Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police at Temple, said in a statement.
An injured person walked into Temple University Hospital, while another was transported by police. They are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, Wilhelm said.
The shooting scene is being held for investigation, police said, and Temple Police are assisting detectives in reviewing security video.
In the meantime, Wilhelm said, Temple University is increasing its police patrols in the area.
While Wilhelm said there is no connection between the university and the shooting, Temple is offering support for students through Tuttleman Counseling Services, and an assistance program for faculty and staff.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or East Detectives at 215-686-3243. Temple’s Investigations Unit is also open for tips at 215-204-6200 or Temple Police at 215-204-1234.
