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The shooting happened around 11 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, in the 1500 block of North Carlisle Street, outside off-campus housing for Temple students, police said.
Officers from the 22nd District responded to a radio call reporting a "Person with a gun" at the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim, 20-year-old Chase Myles from Bowie, Maryland, lying on the highway with a gunshot wound to the chest, according to Philadelphia Police Officer Tanya Little.
Police transported Myles to Temple University Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 11:15 p.m.
The shooter has been identified as 23-year-old Nicholas Iaderosa from the 1400 block of North Carlisle Street. He was arrested at the scene and will be charged with Murder and related offenses, authorities said. A third person was also detained as a witness.
Investigators recovered two guns and a bag of drugs at the scene, with one of the firearms believed to belong to the shooter.
"It is with profound sadness that I inform you of a loss within our Temple University community," Temple President John Fry wrote in a statement to students and staff. "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."
Fry said the university is fully cooperating with the Philadelphia Police Department in the investigation.
Myles, a native of Bowie, Maryland, was well-known to his peers at Klein College of Media and Communication and 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," Fry said.
Temple students in need of support can access resources at Tuttleman Counseling Services, while faculty and staff can use the Employee Assistance Program, Fry noted.
"As we grieve the loss of this student, I hope that we can find comfort and support in one another and in the strength of our Temple community," he added.
At this time, an arrest photo of Iaderosa is not available, according to police.
The university is working with Klein College and the Division of Student Affairs to find ways to honor Myles' memory and will share further details as they become available.
A friend told Daily Voice "I considered Chase my best friend and brother."
His family is invited to share photos, a statement, and funeral or fundraiser details with Daily Voice by emailing jpikora@dailyvoice.com.
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