Shooting at a historically Black university’s homecoming fest in Pennsylvania kills 1 and wounds 6
- On October 25, 2025, a shooting occurred at Lincoln University's International Cultural Center about 9 p.m., the Chester County District Attorney's Office said multiple victims were involved.
- Tailgate and yardfest crowds were present at the time, officials say, as the shooting happened during homecoming weekend events and a brawl soon after 10:30 at the campus stadium added confusion.
- Officers found at least four people with gunshot wounds at the scene, and the four victims were taken to a local hospital, a witness said CPR was administered during the response.
- Officials repeatedly asked people to steer clear of the campus as work continues; no arrests or suspects in custody and Pennsylvania and Delaware law enforcement are actively investigating.
- Lincoln University, an HBCU about 50 miles southwest of Philadelphia, is the site of the ongoing investigation after a mass shooting on Saturday, officials say.
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1 dead, 6 injured in shooting during homecoming at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania
One person is dead and at least six others were injured in a shooting during a homecoming weekend celebration at Lincoln University in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania on Saturday night. Lincoln University, located about 45 miles southwest of Philadelphia, is recognized as the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe confirmed that one ind…
Lincoln University Homecoming Shooting Leaves Multiple Injured
A shooting erupted during the homecoming celebration at Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania, leaving multiple people injured and sparking a broad law‑enforcement response. Authorities said the incident occurred just after 9 p.m. Saturday evening near the university’s football field as part of the homecoming “yard‑fest” event. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office confirmed a shooting involving multiple victims and asked th…
Prayers Up! Lincoln University Homecoming Shooting Leaves One Dead & Several Others Injured
What was supposed to be a celebration at Lincoln University turned into pure chaos on Saturday, Oct. 25. Homecoming weekend, usually a time for reunions, music, and school pride, instead erupted in gunfire. And, unfortunately, left students and alumni running for their lives. Authorities say at least one person was killed and six others were injured, leaving the historically Black university community shaken.RELATED: Prayers Up! Two Alleged Susp…
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