Drexel student arrested over North Philadelphia shooting

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 20:21 · Archive

A 22-year-old Drexel University student has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man in North Philadelphia.

Jackson Roberts, 22, was arrested Monday after allegedly shooting a man in the neck in North Philadelphia. Officers responded to the 900 block of West Dauphin Street around 9.20 a.m. and found Roberts on the scene with a 22-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

The injured man was taken to Temple University Hospital, where his condition was listed as stable as of Wednesday. Drexel University confirmed that Roberts was currently enrolled at the college as a junior mechanical engineering student.

Roberts has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, possessing an instrument of crime, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person. He is being detained at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility on a $2 million bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for 20 November.

How it is being reported

• Student at Pa. university charged with attempted murder following shootingJackson Roberts, 22, is also facing charges of aggravated assault, possessing an instrument of crime, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person.PennLive · 5 Nov, 19:38
• Drexel student arrested after allegedly shooting man in North PhillyA Drexel University student has been arrested and charged with attempted murder of a 22-year-old man. Jackson Roberts, 22, was taken into custody Monday in North Philly after a reported shooting, police say.PhillyVoice · 4 Nov, 22:33

In this story: Jackson Roberts · Drexel University · North Philadelphia · Temple University Hospital · Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility

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