Drexel University student charged with attempted murder in Philadelphia shooting

Philadelphia Drexel University student charged with attempted murder in Philadelphia shooting Drexel University student Jackson Roberts, 22, faces attempted murder and other charges following a North Philadelphia shooting. By Cherise Lynch • Published November 4, 2026 • Updated on November 4, 2026 at 2:14 pm A Drexel University student is facing attempted murder and several other charges in connection with a shooting that left a man injured in Philadelphia. Jackson Roberts, 22, was arrested Monday, following the shooting on the 900 block of West Dauphin Street. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE Police responded to the scene around 9:20 a.m. and found a 22-year-old man, now identified as Christopher Butler, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Roberts was taken into custody at the scene and charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, possessing an instrument of crime, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person. He is being held on a $2 million bail. NBC10 NBC10 Drexel confirmed to NBC10 that Roberts is an undergraduate student at the university. It's unclear at this time what led up to the shooting. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Local Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. weather forecast 9 hours ago More rain, few Friday storms Delaware County 6 hours ago Police ID suspect wanted for murder of 18-year-old Penn Wood High School student There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. This article tagged under: Philadelphia North Philadelphia