A shooting at Pennsylvania\u2019s Lincoln University during Homecoming killed one person and injured six others, prompting a multi-agency investigation and public safety warnings<\/p>\n
At least one person was killed and six others sustained injuries in a shooting at Pennsylvania\u2019s Lincoln University on Saturday night, during the historically Black university\u2019s Homecoming weekend, officials reported. Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe said in a news conference early Sunday that a total of seven people were struck by gunfire, without specifying the conditions of the injured.<\/p>\n
Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident. The Chester County District Attorney\u2019s office urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the FBI. Officials have not identified any suspect and advised the public to avoid the university area.<\/p>\n
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At least three individuals with gunshot wounds were taken to Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, and another was transported to ChristianaCare in Newark, Delaware, according to Jay Moore of the Chester County Sheriff\u2019s Office. Pennsylvania State Police described the situation as \u201cvery active\u201d on Saturday night. Several people were reportedly treated at the scene after being knocked down and trampled while trying to flee, KYW reported.<\/p>\n
Lincoln University, located about 55 miles west of Philadelphia, is the nation\u2019s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University. The university said counselling services would be available Sunday morning for anyone affected by the shooting.<\/p>\n
Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe asked the public to pray for the students, faculty, and law enforcement on Facebook, while Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he had been briefed and pledged the state\u2019s support. He urged the public to avoid the area and follow local law enforcement guidance.<\/p>\n
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