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Police Hunt Three Teens After 16-Year-Old Is Fatally Shot in Chipotle Bathroom Near Temple University

Detectives are examining whether the gun fired unintentionally during a bathroom encounter captured on surveillance.

Overview

  • Philadelphia police identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, 16, of North Philadelphia and a student at Imhotep Institute Charter High School.
  • The shooting occurred just after 5 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the Chipotle at North 12th Street and Montgomery Avenue, and medics pronounced the teen dead at 5:24 p.m.
  • Surveillance shows Smith-Tate and another teen entering the locked restroom after requesting the key; one 9mm shell casing was recovered in the bathroom but no firearm was found.
  • Investigators are seeking three teen males, roughly 16 to 17 years old, and have detained a person of interest as they review video, phone data, and witness statements.
  • Temple University issued a safety alert, the restaurant remains closed as Chipotle cooperates and offers counseling to employees, and police urged tips to 215-686-TIPS.