Crime
Four people injured in shooting during class reunion picnic at Tyner Community Center in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Four people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting Saturday afternoon at the Tyner Recreation Complex, located in the 6900 block of Ty Hi Drive.
The incident occurred just after 3:00 p.m. while an annual Tyner High School class reunion was underway near the Tyner Community Center and Tyner Academy.
According to the Chattanooga Police Department, multiple shots were fired during a large gathering on the recreational field.
Witnesses reported chaos as gunfire erupted in multiple volleys, causing attendees to drop to the ground for cover.
One of the victims, identified as Shyria Kelly, was shot three times in the leg.
A witness at the scene assisted her before two nurses applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding until emergency responders arrived.
All four victims were transported to a nearby hospital and are expected to recover.
At this time, Chattanooga police have not released information about a suspect or any arrests.
However, officials stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The area was secured shortly after the shooting, and investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Chattanooga Police Department.
Updates will be provided as new details are confirmed.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.