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Shooting Incident Near Temple University Sports Complex Disrupts Field Hockey Game
A field hockey game at the Temple University Sports Complex was abruptly halted on Friday evening following reports of a nearby shooting.
A TUAlert was issued shortly after 4:30 p.m., informing students and staff of the shooting on the 1300 block of North Broad Street. Police confirmed that multiple gunshots were heard in the KFC parking lot at Broad Street and Girard Avenue. The suspect fled the scene before authorities arrived.
The incident occurred during a field hockey match between La Salle University and Saint Louis University at the Temple Sports Complex. As a precautionary measure, the game was immediately stopped, and both teams and spectators were evacuated to the locker rooms. Temple University police and Philadelphia police responded to the area where the shooting took place.
A subsequent TUAlert at 5:30 p.m. announced that the area had been cleared, and both teams were able to safely leave the complex. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the shooting, and no arrests or weapon recoveries have been made.
The field hockey game was being live-streamed at the time of the incident. Temple University is offering support services through Tuttleman Counseling Services to anyone affected by the event.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department or Temple University Police at 215-204-1234.
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Small Plane Crashes in Manheim Township After Pilot Reports Open Door, ATC Issued Urgent “PULL UP” Warning
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA – A small aircraft crashed in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, on Sunday afternoon, leaving multiple people injured, authorities confirmed.
The Beechcraft Bonanza, identified as Aircraft N347M, took off from Lancaster Airport at approximately 3:15 p.m. ET.
Moments after departure, the pilot reported an open door and attempted to return to the airport. Air traffic control (ATC) issued an urgent “PULL UP” warning just before impact.
At approximately 3:20 p.m., the plane crashed in the parking lot of the Brethren Village Retirement Community, located near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that five people were on board at the time of the crash.
Emergency crews, including medics, firefighters, and law enforcement officers, arrived at the scene shortly after the crash.
Multiple injuries have been reported, but officials have yet to confirm the severity or whether there were any fatalities.
Several vehicles in the parking lot caught fire as a result of the crash. Staff at the Brethren Village Retirement Community were advised to remain indoors while emergency personnel worked to secure the area.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. At this time, the circumstances leading to the aircraft’s rapid descent remain undetermined.
As a precaution, Route 501 in the vicinity has been closed to traffic. Authorities urge residents and commuters to avoid the area until further notice.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.