A man was stabbed near Temple University’s Charles Library and the campus Bell Tower in the early hours of Tuesday, leaving students and staff on edge. The attack happened at about 2 a.m. at the corner of North 13th Street and Polett Walk, where medics were seen loading the injured man into an ambulance. Temple University police say they have opened an investigation, and university officials had not immediately confirmed whether the wounded person was a student.
What police reported
As reported by 6abc, the man was stabbed in the shoulder at roughly 2 a.m. Tuesday at North 13th Street and Polett Walk, near Charles Library. Action News footage shows medics taking the victim to a hospital while officers concentrated their search next to the main library. The station also notes the attack comes as investigators continue looking for a group of juveniles seen on video assaulting a student last week, and 6abc has published new images in that separate case.
Temple's public safety and campus resources
Temple University Public Safety told the campus community that the department is investigating and that campus safety resources are available online. See the school’s Contacting Public Safety page for emergency numbers and reporting options. The office lists an emergency line at 215-204-1234 and directs people to a confidential tip form. The department also runs a walking escort program for students and staff, with details on the Walking Escort Program page.
How to help
Anyone with information or video is asked to contact Philadelphia police by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477) or by submitting an anonymous tip via the city’s online form, according to the City of Philadelphia. Investigators have asked witnesses and anyone with surveillance footage to come forward as they piece together the timeline of what happened. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
