{"id":15677,"date":"2025-10-26T13:49:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T13:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/15677\/"},"modified":"2025-10-26T13:49:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T13:49:21","slug":"1-dead-6-injured-after-shooting-at-lincoln-university-in-pennsylvania-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/15677\/","title":{"rendered":"1 dead, 6 injured after shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania: police"},"content":{"rendered":"

One person is dead and multiple others are injured after a gunman opened fire at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania<\/a> during the college’s homecoming weekend, according to officials.<\/p>\n

The university’s police chief, Marc Partee, confirmed at a news conference that one person was killed in the shooting,<\/a> and six others were wounded and taken to a hospital.<\/p>\n

One suspect was taken into custody, according to police.<\/p>\n

“Law enforcement has responded to the scene and are actively investigating,” the Chester County District Attorney’s Office wrote in a statement. “Please avoid the area at this time.”<\/p>\n

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An active shooter opened fire at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania Saturday night, according to officials.<\/p>\n

Lincoln University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and is located about 45 miles southwest of Philadelphia and about 25 miles west of Wilmington, Delaware.<\/p>\n

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This weekend marked the school’s homecoming festivities, with the main football game taking place at 1 p.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n

“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,” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro<\/a> wrote on social media.<\/p>\n

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“Please avoid the area, continue to follow the guidance of local law enforcement, and join Lori and me in praying for the Lincoln University community,” the governor added.<\/p>\n

Chester County, Chester County Police Department, Chester County Sheriff’s Office and Lincoln University did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates<\/p>\n

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