Pfeffer, 18, will face charges including murder and murder of a law enforcement officer after the death of officer Christopher Fitzgerald.
launched by the Temple University Police Association for Fitzgerald's wife and four children has raised more than $160,000 in about 14 hours.
"Officer Fitzgerald loved being a police officer, and he will always be remembered for his fearlessness in fighting crime and his compassion for his community." "Officer Fitzgerald gave his life to selflessly serve and defend this community," Jennifer Griffin, the university's vice president for public safety, said in a statement on Sunday.
In a statement, university President Jason Wingard said the shooting was"a gut-wrenching reminder of our police officers' daily bravery and sacrifices to protect our students, faculty, staff and community."
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