A Temple University student was shot and killed Thursday night, the school says

A Temple University student was shot and killed Thursday night by a fellow student, according to the institution’s president.

Reports from 6ABC said that the victim was a 20-year-old, and that a 23-year-old suspect was taken to police headquarters to be interviewed. The news outlet reported that police recovered a bag of drugs and two guns, one of which is believed to be the shooter’s.

According to a letter shared to students and staff from Temple University President John Fry, the shooting took place at approximately 11 p.m. near the 1500 block of North Carlisle Street.

A copy of the letter was shared to X by FOX29’s Steve Keeley.

“Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the student succumbed to their injuries shortly thereafter (being transported to Temple University Hospital),” the letter read.

The suspected shooter is also a Temple student, according to Fry.

“On behalf of the entire Temple community, I want to express my deepest sympathies to the student’s family. I am heartbroken by the senseless loss of such a young life,” he wrote.

“This tragedy is difficult to comprehend, and my thoughts and prayers are with all who are grieving.”

The Temple University Police Association also shared a response to Facebook Friday morning.

“Last night, a Temple University student was tragically shot and killed — an unimaginable loss that we wish could have been prevented,” the association’s post said. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the student’s family and friends during this difficult time.”

(This is a developing story and may be updated.)

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