Two Men Shot at Pop-Up Hookah Lounge Near Temple University Campus
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- A shooting occurred inside an unauthorized pop-up hookah lounge at the Temple Crossing apartment building near Temple University, resulting in two men being hospitalized.
- A 28-year-old man is in stable condition, while a 48-year-old man is in critical condition. Police found three shell casings and blood at the scene but have made no arrests and identified no motive.
- The lounge, previously a restaurant, was under renovation, and its non-local owners were unaware of the events. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage, and there is no ongoing threat to students.
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No arrests have been made, and no motive has been determined. Authorities are reviewing nearby surveillance footage for possible suspects and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to Temple University students.
Police located three shell casings at the scene and discovered blood both inside and outside the lounge. The hookah lounge is unauthorized, previously a restaurant, and had been under renovation by non-local owners unaware of recent pop-up events.
A second victim, a 48-year-old man, was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and leg and is in critical condition.
Officers found a 28-year-old man shot four times in his torso and leg and transported him to the hospital in stable condition.
Police responded to multiple reports of a shooting inside a pop-up hookah lounge on the bottom floor of the Temple Crossing apartment building near Temple University. The building serves as off-campus housing for some students.
Video from a Citizen user shows the crime scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1000 Diamond St.
No arrests have been made, and no motive has been determined. Authorities are reviewing nearby surveillance footage for possible suspects and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to Temple University students.
Police located three shell casings at the scene and discovered blood both inside and outside the lounge. The hookah lounge is unauthorized, previously a restaurant, and had been under renovation by non-local owners unaware of recent pop-up events.
A second victim, a 48-year-old man, was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and leg and is in critical condition.
Officers found a 28-year-old man shot four times in his torso and leg and transported him to the hospital in stable condition.
Police responded to multiple reports of a shooting inside a pop-up hookah lounge on the bottom floor of the Temple Crossing apartment building near Temple University. The building serves as off-campus housing for some students.
Video from a Citizen user shows the crime scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1000 Diamond St.
No arrests have been made, and no motive has been determined. Authorities are reviewing nearby surveillance footage for possible suspects and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to Temple University students.
Police located three shell casings at the scene and discovered blood both inside and outside the lounge. The hookah lounge is unauthorized, previously a restaurant, and had been under renovation by non-local owners unaware of recent pop-up events.
A second victim, a 48-year-old man, was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and leg and is in critical condition.
Officers found a 28-year-old man shot four times in his torso and leg and transported him to the hospital in stable condition.
Police responded to multiple reports of a shooting inside a pop-up hookah lounge on the bottom floor of the Temple Crossing apartment building near Temple University. The building serves as off-campus housing for some students.
Video from a Citizen user shows the crime scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1000 Diamond St.
No arrests have been made, and no motive has been determined. Authorities are reviewing nearby surveillance footage for possible suspects and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to Temple University students.
Police located three shell casings at the scene and discovered blood both inside and outside the lounge. The hookah lounge is unauthorized, previously a restaurant, and had been under renovation by non-local owners unaware of recent pop-up events.
A second victim, a 48-year-old man, was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and leg and is in critical condition.
Officers found a 28-year-old man shot four times in his torso and leg and transported him to the hospital in stable condition.
Police responded to multiple reports of a shooting inside a pop-up hookah lounge on the bottom floor of the Temple Crossing apartment building near Temple University. The building serves as off-campus housing for some students.
Video from a Citizen user shows the crime scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1000 Diamond St.
No arrests have been made, and no motive has been determined. Authorities are reviewing nearby surveillance footage for possible suspects and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to Temple University students.
Police located three shell casings at the scene and discovered blood both inside and outside the lounge. The hookah lounge is unauthorized, previously a restaurant, and had been under renovation by non-local owners unaware of recent pop-up events.
A second victim, a 48-year-old man, was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and leg and is in critical condition.
Officers found a 28-year-old man shot four times in his torso and leg and transported him to the hospital in stable condition.
Police responded to multiple reports of a shooting inside a pop-up hookah lounge on the bottom floor of the Temple Crossing apartment building near Temple University. The building serves as off-campus housing for some students.
Video from a Citizen user shows the crime scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1000 Diamond St.
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Repent Jesus is coming
The power of Christ compells you
pop up hookah ??
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Oh Lord Jesus Christ Son and Word of God have mercy on me a sinner.
Thugs
Repent Jesus is coming
The power of Christ compells you
pop up hookah ??
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Oh Lord Jesus Christ Son and Word of God have mercy on me a sinner.
Thugs
Repent Jesus is coming
The power of Christ compells you
pop up hookah ??
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Oh Lord Jesus Christ Son and Word of God have mercy on me a sinner.
Thugs
Repent Jesus is coming
The power of Christ compells you
pop up hookah ??
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Oh Lord Jesus Christ Son and Word of God have mercy on me a sinner.
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Thugs
Repent Jesus is coming
The power of Christ compells you
pop up hookah ??
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Oh Lord Jesus Christ Son and Word of God have mercy on me a sinner.