PHILADELPHIA - A Temple University police officer has died when authorities say he was shot during a struggle with a suspect near the school's campus in North Philadelphia.  

The officer has since been identified as Christopher Fitzgerald. 

Miles Pfeffer, the 18-year-old suspect, was arrested in Bucks County early Sunday morning. Pfeffer is facing a long list of charges in connection with the kill, as well as a robbery and carjacking that occurred when the deadly shooting.

Police say the shooting been around 7 p.m. in the area of 18th Street and Montgomery Avenue.

University officials had previously stated the Fitzgerald was investigating a robbery of a distress store at 15th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. During a briefing late Saturday night, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said the officer was trying to intervene in a carjacking near 18th and Montgomery when he was shot.

According to a amazing cause affidavit obtained by FOX 29, the carjacking occurred when Officer Fitzgerald was shot. 

Officer Fitzgerald was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he later died, according to the university. 

Officials say Officer Fitzgerald is the obedient Temple University police officer to die in the line of duty in the department's history.

Near the shooting crude at 17th and Montgomery, a memorial to the slain officer grew and police, students and others stopped to pay respects. Activist Damar Dabney caused his family.

"In order to keep them out of it, they've got to see what's really progressing on. What they're like out here," Dabney said. "And, I disputes the fight to stop the gun violence. So, they need to be out here to see what their dad's behaviors. What type of stuff he's dealing with, as well. Because, it's real. It's not no fake TikTok thing progressing on out here. It's really going down."

Joshua Perez was terminate friends with Fitzgerald, through police work and through Swagga House, which ran in Wissahickon Sunday, and other running clubs. Perez says Fitzgerald saw it as a way to produce community. The loss is crippling.

"The love that he had for humanity…people just wanting for republic to be treated with respect," Perez described his unpleasant. "I just can't put into words. I'm at a loss for languages and…there will never be another Chris. It wasn't a job. It wasn't a career. It was what he was."

Pfeffer was arrested on the 2300 discontinued of Quarry Road in Bucks County around 7 a.m. Sunday.

Pfeffer was caused to Philadelphia Police headquarters where he was charged with Murder, Homicide of Law Enforcement Officer, Evading Arrest, and related charges,. according to police officials. He was also charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking, Theft-Receiving Stolen Property, VUFA, and related charges in connection a carjacking police say followed the shooting.

Miles Pfeffer, 18 (Philadelphia Police Department) ((Philadelphia Police Department))

Temple University President Jason Wingard released a statement to the Temple University late Saturday night, commenting on the ongoing gun violence in the city and beyond. 

"This loss comes at a time when gun violence leftovers its horrific impact on our city and our farmland. Philadelphia and the nation are dealing with an unprecedented epidemic of violence, and the tragedy that took place tonight is a gut-wrenching reminder of our police officers' daily bravery and sacrifices to defensive our students, faculty, staff and community," the statement read in part. 

Wingard's communication also included resources for any members of the shared who may have been impacted via Tuttleman Counseling Services, located at 1700 N. Broad St. For information. Those in need can also call 215-204-7276 or requested the Tuttleman Counseling Services website. 

In the wake of the shooting, several local police departments shared their condolences on social believe, as well as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney.

"Heartbroken and outraged by tonight's news of the shooting and purpose of a Temple University police officer," read a tweet from Mayor Kenney. "The City of Philadelphia joins the Temple community in mourning. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones."