Drexel Student Held on $2 Million Bail After Neck Shooting

Jackson T. Roberts, a 22-year-old student at Drexel University, was arrested this week after police said he shot a man in the neck in North Philadelphia. The suspect was taken into custody at a residence on the 900 block of West Dauphin Street. Officers arrived at the location around 9:20 a.m. on Monday following a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a 22-year-old male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to the neck. The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital. While the severity of his injuries was initially unclear, police confirmed on Wednesday that the man has stabilized. The department has not released the victim's name or a specific motive for the incident.

Court records indicate that Roberts is currently held at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility. He is posted at $2 million bail. A public defender represents him in the case. Drexel University did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the student's arrest.

The criminal case includes several serious counts against the student. Roberts faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault. Prosecutors also filed charges for possessing an instrument of a crime, simple assault, and reckless endangerment. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.