Temple students robbed in separate incidents, 3 suspects arrested – NBC10 Philadelphia

Two Temple University students were violently attacked and robbed in separate incidents Monday night, officials said.

According to the Temple University Police Association, the first incident occurred at the intersection of 11th and Montgomery; a student was attacked and robbed by three juveniles.

The second incident occurred at the Broad and Cecil B. Moore subway station, officials said. A student was attacked by three teens and his backpack was stolen.

SEPTA Transit Police, Temple University Police Association and Philadelphia Police Department worked together to arrest all three juveniles involved in the 1400 block of Montgomery Ave.

Officials also note that Temple Police also responded to a shooting scene in the 200 block of N. 18 St. that same night, but no one was injured in that incident.

“We urge all students and faculty to exercise caution and remain vigilant while on campus. Your safety is our top priority,” the Temple University Police Association said in a social media post.

This week, Temple University welcomed 5,000 freshmen, 30 percent more than last year. For some students and their families, safety is a major concern.

Temple University's incoming president, John Fry, has stated that he will make this issue a top priority once he takes office to reassure new students.

“Because their biggest concern when I went to Temple was safety. And now I feel more comfortable knowing that it's a little safer to walk around and go to class there,” says freshman Ishka Tharega.

NBC10 was told that more information about Temple University's student safety plan will be released in the coming weeks.