Milan Jones, a nursing student at Temple University, was killed in a domestic violence incident. Fellow student Tymir Lackey has been charged with her murder.
Key Takeaways:
- Milan Jones, a Temple University nursing student, was killed in a domestic violence incident.
- Tymir Lackey, also a Temple student, has been charged with her murder.
- Temple University provides support services for students and staff affected by the tragedy.
Domestic Violence Incident Turns Deadly at Temple University
Early Saturday morning, around 4 a.m., police were called to the 1400 block of Willington Street in North Philadelphia for a medical emergency.
They found 20-year-old Milan Jones on the second floor of an apartment. She had been hurt badly and was unresponsive. Medics pronounced her dead at the scene.
Police arrested 21-year-old Tymir Lackey, who has been charged with murder. Investigations revealed that the incident was related to domestic violence. Both Jones and Lackey were students at Temple University.
Temple University Mourns Loss of Nursing Student
Milan Jones was set to start her third year in the nursing program at Temple University’s College of Public Health.
She was known for her passion for helping and caring for others. Temple University expressed deep sadness over her death.
In a statement, they shared how promising her future was and how her loss impacted the students, faculty, and staff.
“Milan was set to begin her third year of studies in the College of Public Health’s nursing program this fall. She enjoyed helping and caring for others, and her decision to pursue a career in nursing reflects just that. There is no doubt that she had a very bright future ahead of her, which makes delivering this news especially difficult,” the statement read.
The university also confirmed that Lackey, the suspect, has been suspended immediately.
Temple University Offers Support Resources After Tragedy
Temple University urged students and staff affected by the tragedy to use the available support resources.
The Tuttleman Counseling Services offers help for students at 1700 N. Broad St. For more information, call 215-204-7276 or visit their website.
Faculty and staff can use the employee assistance program, which provides support 24/7. Contact the program online or by calling 1-888-267-8126.
Additional help is available through Temple’s Psychological Services Center at psc@temple.edu or 215-204-7100.
Domestic Violence Resources at Temple University
Domestic violence affects many people, including young women in college.
Maria Macaluso, Executive Director of the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, stated, “One in four young women in college experience domestic violence in some way.”
Temple University stressed the importance of recognizing domestic violence signs and seeking help.
Resources are available through the Wellness Resource Center at tuwellness@temple.edu or 215-204-8436, the university’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@temple.edu or 215-204-3283, and the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Temple University Responds to Tragic Loss
The incident has shocked the Temple University community. A neighbor of Jones, a Temple sophomore, shared their distress, saying, “Just knowing that somebody died next door to me threw me off, like very much threw me for a loop sleeping that night.“
The university’s statement emphasized the commitment to supporting the community during this time of loss, offering various resources to help cope with the tragedy.
It concluded with a heartfelt message, “We extend all our thoughts and deepest sympathies to those closest to Milan. She will be deeply missed. Together, we can rely on the strength of our Temple community to support one another through this senseless tragedy.“
Read the full statement released by the university below:
“We are deeply saddened to inform you of the death of third-year nursing student Milan Jones. The loss of this promising young woman is a tragedy that will deeply impact her fellow students and our faculty and staff.
Milan was set to begin her third year of studies in the College of Public Health’s nursing program this fall. She enjoyed helping and caring for others, and her decision to pursue a career in nursing reflects just that. There is no doubt that she had a very bright future ahead of her, which makes delivering this news especially difficult.
The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is the lead investigative agency, and the Temple University Police Department is supporting the investigation. A suspect, who is also a Temple student, was immediately taken into custody at the scene by the PPD, who indicated the incident was domestic in nature. Today, the suspect was charged with murder and related offenses. At this time, he has been placed on immediate suspension from the university.
Temple University is committed to supporting our community during this time of unspeakable loss. We encourage students to seek available support services at Tuttleman Counseling Services, located at 1700 N. Broad St., which offers a range of resources. For more information on services and hours of operation, call 215-204-7276 or visit the Tuttleman Counseling Services website.
For faculty and staff members, our employee assistance program offers support and resources 24/7 online or call 1-888-267-8126. Employees and students can also contact Temple’s Psychological Services Center at psc@temple.edu, or 215-204-7100.
Domestic violence is abhorrent in all its forms. If you or anyone you know needs help, there are campus and national resources available to support you or the people you care about. Your safety and well-being are paramount.
Temple community members can seek support related to domestic violence through the Wellness Resource Center, tuwellness@temple.edu, or 215-204-8436, the university’s Title IX Coordinator, titleix@temple.edu, or 215-204-3283, or the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Additional information can be found via the Health and Well-being division’s website.We extend all our thoughts and deepest sympathies to those closest to Milan. She will be deeply missed. Together, we can rely on the strength of our Temple community to support one another through this senseless tragedy.“
