Crime
20-year-old male shot on SUNY Morrisville campus in New York
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — The New York State Police and University Police are conducting a joint investigation following a shooting incident that occurred afternoon on the SUNY Morrisville campus.
At approximately 3:45 p.m., troopers responded to South Hall after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 20-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck.
The victim, who is not a student at SUNY Morrisville, was transported to Upstate University Hospital for treatment.
His current condition has not been released.
Authorities confirmed that no other injuries have been reported and stated there is no ongoing threat to the campus community.
A command post has been established as investigators continue processing the scene and gathering evidence.
In a statement, New York State Police (NYSP) said additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Shortly after the incident, SUNY Morrisville issued an emergency alert on its official website, notifying students and staff of an immediate campus lockdown and the cancellation of all evening classes.
The message read:
“Lockdown / Evening Classes Cancelled
Campus on lockdown. All evening classes on the Morrisville campus have been cancelled. Students in classes currently are required to remain in place. Please remain where you are until the lockdown has been lifted.”
At 4:37 p.m., Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the situation in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“I have been briefed on the shooting on campus at SUNY Morrisville. New York State Police are assisting local law enforcement and SUNY leadership as they respond to this situation. The campus remains on lockdown until further notice.”
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from state and university authorities.
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.