Crime
Shooting Reported near Central High School in Memphis, 1 child shot
Authorities in Memphis are investigating a shooting that occurred at Central High School, located at 306 S. Bellevue Blvd., on Monday.
The shooting took place on school grounds, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and emergency services.
One child was shot during the incident. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed, but the victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Memphis Police and other emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after the shooting was reported. Law enforcement quickly secured the area and began their investigation.
The school was placed on lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff while authorities worked to assess the situation.
Concerned parents were notified and instructed on how to reunite with their children safely.
Police are currently working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
No information about a suspect or motive has been released at this time.
Local officials and community leaders have expressed shock and concern over the incident. Central High School has implemented additional security measures to reassure parents, staff, and students.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Memphis Police Department or Crime Stoppers. All tips will remain confidential.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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 โ A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple Universityโs 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 Universityโs 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:
โThe 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 victimโs family and loved ones.โ
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 victimโs 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 individualโs 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.