Temple Student Killed, Another In Custody After Thusday Shooting

PHILADELPHIA — A Temple University student died in a shooting Thursday night, according to the school.

Temple Friday said the shooting happened at about 11 p.m. on the 1500 block of North Carlisle Street.

"Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the student succumbed to their injuries shortly thereafter," Temple President John Fry said.

Temple later Friday identified the student as Chase Myles. Myles, a Maryland native, was an undergraduate student in the Klein College of Media and Communication.

He was described as a "bright and engaged student" and a "deeply valued member of [Temple University's] community."

"There is no doubt that Chase was a deeply valued member of our community, which is what makes delivering this news especially difficult," Fry said. "The loss of his life leaves a significant void within Temple and Klein."

Myles, 20, died at a hospital, according to Action News.

The suspected gunman, according to Fry, was also a Temple student and was taken into custody.

Philadelphia Police identified him as 23-year-old Nicholas Iaderosa from the 1400 block of North Carlisle Street. Iaderosa will be charged with murder and related crimes, police said.

Court records for Iaderosa were not immediately available.

Fox 29 reports investigators found a bag of suspected marijuana at the scene, leading authorities to believe the shooting was drug-related.

Police found a gun near Myles who was killed, and the suspected gunman's weapon was also recovered, according to NBC10.

Temple officials said they have learned Myles and Iaderosa were known to one another and planned to meet Thursday night.

"On behalf of the entire Temple community, I want to express my deepest sympathies to the student’s family," Fry said. "I am heartbroken by the senseless loss of such a young life. This tragedy is difficult to comprehend, and my thoughts and prayers are with all who are grieving. Out of respect for the student’s family and friends, we are not releasing their identity at this time."

Support services for the Temple community are available to them at Tuttleman Counseling Services, 1700 N. Broad St. More information on their services and hours of operation is available at 215-204-7276 or through the Tuttleman website.

For faculty and staff, our Employee Assistance Program is available 24/7, providing support and resources online or by calling 1-888-267-8126. Temple's Psychological Services Center is also available at psc@temple.edu or 215-204-7100.