Mob of teens chases college student into campus dorm, unleashes violent attack as police hunt suspects
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Pennsylvania officials are reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying a group of teenagers accused of pursuing and assaulting a college student inside a campus dormitory last weekend.

The event occurred around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday when a pack of young individuals reportedly chased a Temple University student into the lobby of Morgan Hall South, as reported by the Temple University Police Department.

Inside the building, the group allegedly launched an attack on the student, hitting them and causing damage to university property, according to the authorities.

Authorities are searching for a group of nine suspects accused of chasing a Temple University student into an on-campus residential hall lobby and attacking them

The police are actively searching for nine individuals suspected of chasing and assaulting a Temple University student in the lobby of an on-campus residential hall in Philadelphia, PA, on April 19, 2026.

“This incident really puts the threat into perspective,” said sophomore Emanuel Turner in an interview with ABC 6. “As a college student, your main focus is usually on education, not safety, but events like this bring safety to the forefront.”

Authorities are searching for nine suspects accused of chasing and attacking a Temple University student in a campus residential hall lobby

The search continues for the nine suspects involved in the attack on a Temple University student within a campus residence hall lobby in Philadelphia, PA, on April 19, 2026.

The student sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment at the scene. 

Campus authorities have since released images of the suspects in hopes of tracking down those responsible for the alleged assault.

Authorities are searching for nine suspects accused of chasing and attacking a Temple University student

Authorities are searching for nine suspects accused of chasing and attacking a Temple University student in a residential hall lobby on campus in Philadelphia, Pa., on April 19, 2026. (Temple University Police Department)

The surveillance images show a group of nine individuals – some wearing hoodies and facial coverings – walking on a sidewalk, with some of the suspects’ faces visible to the camera. 

Authorities have not revealed what led up to the alleged incident and no arrests have been made.

Temple University campus buildings in Philadelphia

Temple University, located in Philadelphia, has an enrollment of about 30,000 students, according to the school’s website. (iStock)

Additionally, the Philadelphia Police Department and the School District of Philadelphia are assisting Temple University authorities with the search for the suspects, officials said. 

Temple University boasts an enrollment of roughly 30,000 students and is located in the heart of Philadelphia, according to the school’s website. Morgan Hall houses approximately 1,200 students and serves as a key residential hall for the school.

Temple University did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

Authorities are asking anyone who believes they may have information regarding the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department by calling (215)-686-TIPS. 

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