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Khyon Smith-Tate

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jan 12, 2026

Victim Details

Khyon Smith-Tate

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2026-01-12

16

Khyon

Smith-Tate

07/04/2026

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On the evening of January 12, 2026, a tragedy unfolded inside a Chipotle restaurant on the edge of Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia, abruptly ending the life of 16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate. The restaurant, located on the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, was bustling with the dinner rush as students and staff returned for the first day of the spring semester. Amidst the noise and activity, a fatal event was about to occur, largely unnoticed by the patrons.

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  • 6abc Philadelphia: 16-year-old shot to death in bathroom of Chipotle near Temple University; 3 teens sought
  • https://x.com/KyleMazzaWUNF/status/2010914820032209290
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    I've been following the case of Khyon Smith-Tate and it's truly disturbing how publicly this inciden... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the Chipotle security footage and how crucial it must be. It's haunting ... ...Read More
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