Shooting at a historically Black university’s homecoming fest in Pennsylvania kills 1 and wounds 6
- On Saturday night, a shooting at Lincoln University in Oxford, Pennsylvania killed one person and injured six during the school's Homecoming weekend, Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe said.
- Lincoln University, the nation's first degree-granting Historically Black College and University, sits about 55 miles west of Philadelphia and 45 miles southwest of the city.
- Several people were treated at the scene after being knocked down and trampled while fleeing, as Pennsylvania State Police described the situation as very active; at least three victims were taken to Christiana Hospital and another to ChristianaCare.
- Law enforcement agencies said local, state and federal authorities are investigating the shooting, officials have not identified a suspect and the Chester County District Attorney's office urged anyone with information to contact the FBI.
- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he offered full administration support, while Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe urged prayers and Lincoln University counselling services opened Sunday morning.
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1 person killed, 6 wounded in shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania
Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least one person was killed and six others wounded in a shooting Saturday night at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, according to authorities. Chester County District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe said in a Sunday morning news conference that the shooting occurred outside the university’s International Cultural Center during homecoming celebrations following a football game. “This is a dev…
Chester County District Attorney reported that the attack occurred in the International Cultural Center parking lot. An armed person was arrested and authorities investigate whether there are more responsible
1 Dead, 6 Injured in Shooting at Lincoln University Homecoming in Pennsylvania
A night of celebration turned tragic at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania when gunfire erupted during homecoming festivities, leaving one person dead and six others injured. According to the Chester County District Attorney's Office, the shooting…
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