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Authorities say a Temple University student was shot to death during an "altercation" with another student Thursday night in North Philadelphia.
Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters the suspected shooter and a person who was with the slain student are cooperating with investigators.
Police suspect the deadly encounter may have been narcotics-related after a bag of marijuana and a handgun were found at the scene.
Temple student shot, killed by fellow student near campus, police say
Authorities say a Temple University student was shot to death during an "altercation" with another student Thursday night in North Philadelphia.
What we know:
Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 1500 block of North Carlisle Street just after 11 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
Police found a 20-year-old man, identified as 20-year-old Chase Myles, from Bowie, Maryland, lying between two parked cars with a gunshot wound to his chest.
Officers drove Myles to Temple University Hospital, where investigators say he died a short time later.
Chief Inspector Scott Small said police believe the shooting erupted from an "altercation" between the two young men.
The 23-year-old shooter, identified as 23-year-old Nicholas Iaderosa and a person who was with the victim stayed at the crime scene and are cooperating with investigators.
Temple student fatally shot by another student during 'altercation' in North Philadelphia: police
Authorities say a Temple University student was shot to death during an "altercation" with another student Thursday night in North Philadelphia.
Police suspect narcotics may have played a role in the shooting after a bag of marijuana and a handgun were found at the crime scene.
Iaderosa has been arrested and will be charged with murder and related offenses.
What we don't know:
Investigators are still working to learn exactly what sparked the deadly shooting.
Chief Inspector Scott Small said there are several surveillance cameras in the area of the shooting that they hope will shed light on what happened.
Dig deeper:
Temple University said the shooter and the victim are Temple students.
"I am heartbroken by the senseless loss of such a young life," Temple President John Fry said.
In a further statement, university officials said, "The loss of any life is a tragedy, but that is especially true when the loss is that of a bright and engaged student like Chase. Chase was well-known to his peers at Klein College of Media and Communication and was respected by faculty and staff alike.
There is no doubt that Chase was a deeply valued member of our community, which is what makes delivering this news especially difficult. The loss of his life leaves a significant void within Temple and Klein."
Fr. Albert Anuszewski at DeMatha Catholic High School also released a statement regarding Chase Myles: "Chase was a quiet, easy-going young man at DeMatha. He was a member of our football and track teams. We hear he was a well respected student at Temple University. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. His family is in our prayers."
The Source: The Philadelphia Police Department provided preliminary information about the shooting at the crime scene Thursday night. Temple University commented on the deadly shooting in a letter from President John Fry.