Teen shot near Temple University campus; 4 people apprehended by police

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17-year-old shot just blocks from Temple University campus

The 17-year-old victim was found by officers who heard gunshots near the 1600 block of North 16th Street around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

A shooting just blocks from the campus of Temple University left a teenager in the hospital, and four people in police custody.

The 17-year-old victim was found by officers who heard gunshots near the 1600 block of North 16th Street around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The teen, who lives close to the scene, was rushed to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. He is said to be in stable condition.

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Police say four male were apprehended after they were seen fleeing the scene.

In a statement Wednesday, Temple University said the quick actions of public safety and PPD led to the arrest of a suspect "involved in the off-campus shooting" less than an hour after the initial report.

Handguns were recovered from three of the four apprehended males.

A motive is unknown at this time.