Crime
Suspicious device detonated on Utah State University Campus, building cleared
UPDATE: A suspicious device was found near the exterior of Old Main. University and Local law enforcement were dispatched to the scene.
A device was located and deemed to be a non-explosive device.
Out of an abundance of caution, the bomb squad detonated the suspicious device.
Old Main building is now clear and safe.
All scheduled events may resume as normal.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Logan, Utah — Authorities ordered the evacuation of Old Main, the historic central building on the Utah State University (USU) Logan campus, on Tuesday following reports of a possible bomb threat.
Police just yelled “fire in the hole” three times before we all heard an explosion.”
According to a university safety alert, a suspicious package was discovered inside the Old Main building, prompting campus police to take immediate precautionary measures.
Students, faculty, and staff were instructed to evacuate the building without delay.
The official USU emergency message directed those inside to:
- Leave immediately through the nearest exit.
- Use stairs instead of elevators.
- Take only essential items.
- Proceed to designated departmental evacuation areas, if applicable.
- Follow all instructions from emergency personnel on the scene.
Law enforcement and emergency response teams remain at the site to secure the building and assess the package.
The area around Old Main has been closed off while the investigation continues.
The evacuation occurred just hours before a Turning Point USA event scheduled on campus, though officials have not confirmed whether the two incidents are connected.
University officials have urged the campus community to avoid the area until further notice.
Additional updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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.