Temple University cop killed in line of duty near Philadelphia campus, Pennsylvania governor says

A Temple University police officer was killed in the line of duty Saturday night near the Philadelphia campus, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said.

Sources told FOX 29 Philadelphia that the shooting occurred near 18th Street and Montgomery Avenue. The police officer was shot in the head, the source said, adding that a student’s car was stolen around the time of the shooting.

“Lori and I are devastated for the family of the Temple University Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty tonight while courageously serving his community,” Shapiro tweeted Saturday. “We offer our prayers to his loved ones, the Temple Police and the entire @TempleUniv community. May his memory be a blessing.”

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A Temple University police officer was killed in the line of duty Saturday night near the Philadelphia campus, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said. (FOX 29)

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A Temple University spokesman told Fox News Digital that the suspect “fled toward downtown,” adding that the university is working with the Philadelphia Police Department.

This is an evolving story. Stay tuned.