One person is dead and six others were hurt during a shooting at Lincoln University, according to Chester County District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday outside of the school’s International Cultural Center (ICC) building. Barrena-Sarobe identified the victim of the shooting as 25-year-old Jujuan Jeffers from Wilmington, Delaware. Officials said the six other wounded victims are expected to survive. One of the victims is a current student and one is an alumnus, according to Barrena-Sarobe. The rest are not affiliated with the university. You can view the most recent press conference here: Suspect in custodyOne suspect is in custody. It has not yet been confirmed that the gun found on the suspect was used in the shooting. Investigators believe there were multiple shooters at the event.Officials said they do not suspect the shooter(s) planned the mass casualty event. According to the district attorney, 21-year-old Zecqueous Morgan-Thompson is charged with carrying a concealed firearm on campus without a license. According to court documents, an officer responding to the scene of the shooting saw Morgan-Thompson in possession of a handgun. The gun was seized, and Morgan-Thompson was arrested. In an interview with police, Morgan-Thompson allegedly admitted to keeping the loaded gun concealed on his person while on campus on Oct. 25. He said the gun belonged to his mother and he did not possess a license to carry a concealed weapon. Investigators are working to test Morgan-Thompson’s gun to see if it matches evidence found at the scene, according to Barrena-Sarobe.Ongoing InvestigationThere is still an ongoing investigation. Barrena-Sarobe said police are conducting grid searches of the crime scene along with the FBI. They are also still conducting interviews and reviewing and gathering video evidence. Barrena-Sarobe thanked the public who had provided officials with video of the incident and encouraged anyone else who had video of the scene to submit it to the FBI. “Stitching together videos is going to be a key part of this investigation,” said Barrena-Sarobe. He also said investigators are not yet sure how many shots were fired or how the incident started, and encouraged anyone who had seen something to say something. The university was celebrating Homecoming at the time of the shooting. Barrena-Sarobe said there was chaos once the shooting started, as the event was jam-packed. The school is currently off-limits to pedestrians, but space will be open for a community gathering planned for tomorrow at noon. This comes just a day after a shooting at Howard University, also an HBCU, in Washington, DC. University president responds In a statement, Lincoln University President Brenda Allen said classes will be suspended on Monday to allow for a day of healing and reflection. Allen also invited the campus community to gather at noon on Monday, between Vail and Amos Hall, for a moment of reflection, connection and collective healing. Her full statement can be read here.Community respondsPennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responded to the shooting on X. Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe posted about the incident on Saturday night: “Please join me in praying for the students and faculty of Lincoln University, as well as the brave members of law enforcement on the scene. It appears there has been a mass shooting there tonight.”
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. —
One person is dead and six others were hurt during a shooting at Lincoln University, according to Chester County District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe.
The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday outside of the school’s International Cultural Center (ICC) building.
Barrena-Sarobe identified the victim of the shooting as 25-year-old Jujuan Jeffers from Wilmington, Delaware.
Officials said the six other wounded victims are expected to survive. One of the victims is a current student and one is an alumnus, according to Barrena-Sarobe. The rest are not affiliated with the university.
You can view the most recent press conference here:
Suspect in custody
One suspect is in custody. It has not yet been confirmed that the gun found on the suspect was used in the shooting.
Investigators believe there were multiple shooters at the event.
Officials said they do not suspect the shooter(s) planned the mass casualty event.
According to the district attorney, 21-year-old Zecqueous Morgan-Thompson is charged with carrying a concealed firearm on campus without a license.
Chester County District Attorney’s Office
Zecqueous Morgan-Thompson
According to court documents, an officer responding to the scene of the shooting saw Morgan-Thompson in possession of a handgun. The gun was seized, and Morgan-Thompson was arrested.
In an interview with police, Morgan-Thompson allegedly admitted to keeping the loaded gun concealed on his person while on campus on Oct. 25. He said the gun belonged to his mother and he did not possess a license to carry a concealed weapon.
Investigators are working to test Morgan-Thompson’s gun to see if it matches evidence found at the scene, according to Barrena-Sarobe.
Ongoing Investigation
There is still an ongoing investigation. Barrena-Sarobe said police are conducting grid searches of the crime scene along with the FBI.
They are also still conducting interviews and reviewing and gathering video evidence.
Barrena-Sarobe thanked the public who had provided officials with video of the incident and encouraged anyone else who had video of the scene to submit it to the FBI.
“Stitching together videos is going to be a key part of this investigation,” said Barrena-Sarobe.
He also said investigators are not yet sure how many shots were fired or how the incident started, and encouraged anyone who had seen something to say something.
The university was celebrating Homecoming at the time of the shooting. Barrena-Sarobe said there was chaos once the shooting started, as the event was jam-packed.
The school is currently off-limits to pedestrians, but space will be open for a community gathering planned for tomorrow at noon.
This comes just a day after a shooting at Howard University, also an HBCU, in Washington, DC.
University president responds
In a statement, Lincoln University President Brenda Allen said classes will be suspended on Monday to allow for a day of healing and reflection.
Allen also invited the campus community to gather at noon on Monday, between Vail and Amos Hall, for a moment of reflection, connection and collective healing.
Her full statement can be read here.
Community responds
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responded to the shooting on X.
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I’ve been briefed on the shooting at Lincoln University tonight, and my Administration has offered our full support to President Allen and local law enforcement.
Please avoid the area, continue to follow the guidance of local law enforcement, and join Lori and me in praying for…
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) October 26, 2025
Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe posted about the incident on Saturday night:
“Please join me in praying for the students and faculty of Lincoln University, as well as the brave members of law enforcement on the scene. It appears there has been a mass shooting there tonight.”