A shooting was reported near Temple University on Thursday, according to the school's alert system.

An alert was sent out to students and staff warning them to avoid the area of the 1500 block of North 17th Street as police investigate a reported shooting just before 6 p.m. on Dec. 11.

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TUalertEMER: Shooting reported on the 1500 block of N. 17th St. Use caution. Avoid the area. Police are responding. — TUalert (@TempleAlert) December 11, 2025

No word yet on if anyone was hurt in this incident, or what led to it.

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