18-Year-Old Arrested in Slaying of Temple University Police Officer

18-Year-Old Arrested in Slaying of Temple University Police Officer
Philadelphia police officers investigate the fatal shooting of a Temple University police officer near the campus in Philadelphia on Feb. 18, 2023. Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP
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PHILADELPHIA—A man is facing murder and other charges in the death of a Temple University police officer shot and killed near campus Saturday night, authorities said.

The Philadelphia district attorney’s office said 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer will face charges of murder, murder of a law enforcement officer, robbery, carjacking, and weapons crimes in the death of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, who prosecutors said was shot in the head while responding to an incident near campus.