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Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in College Park, woman shot

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COLLEGE PARK, Ga. – Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday at approximately 5391 West Fayetteville Road in College Park.

According to initial reports, officers responded to a call regarding a woman who had been shot in the abdomen.

Upon arrival, law enforcement officers located the suspect believed to be responsible for the shooting.

During the encounter, gunfire was exchanged between the suspect and officers.

The suspect was struck during the exchange and is reported to be down.

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His condition has not yet been released.

The female victim was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment. Her current condition is unknown.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been requested to take over the investigation, as is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings. Authorities have not released the names of those involved pending further investigation and notification of next of kin.

More details will be provided as the investigation develops.


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16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia

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16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue
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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.

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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.

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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.


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