PHILADELPHIA - A Temple University police officer has died after he was shot while trying to apprehend a robbery suspect, officials say.Sources tell FOX 29 the shooting happened around 7 p.m.
in the area of 18th Street and Montgomery Avenue.University officials say the officer was investigating a robbery of a convenience store at 15th Street and Cecil B.
Moore Avenue.The officer was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he later died, according to the university. His identity has not yet been released.Police have yet to provide information about a suspect or an arrest.
The university says Temple Police and Philadelphia police are still working to gather information about the incident.The full statement released by Temple Saturday night reads: "Temple University is heartbroken to confirm that a Temple University police officer was shot at 1700 W.