A person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting at Kentucky State University Tuesday. The Frankfort Police Department said it responded to KSU around 3:35 p.m. about an active aggressor.They said one person is dead and another is in the hospital in critical condition. Police said a suspect, who is not a student, was in custody as of 3:40 p.m. Watch video of a press conference about the shooting in the player below.”We are aware of a reported shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on X. “At this time, we are aware of some injuries. We will share more information as available. Law enforcement are on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let’s pray for all those affected.”Due to the shooting, Kentucky State University said it will be suspending all classes, final exams and campus activities for the remainder of the week.School officials say students may return home if they choose to do so.Counseling and support services are available for students, faculty and staff who may have been impacted by the shooting.Anyone in need of those services is advised to reach out to the University Counseling Center.
FRANKFORT, Ky. —
A person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting at Kentucky State University Tuesday.
The Frankfort Police Department said it responded to KSU around 3:35 p.m. about an active aggressor.
They said one person is dead and another is in the hospital in critical condition. Police said a suspect, who is not a student, was in custody as of 3:40 p.m.
Watch video of a press conference about the shooting in the player below.
“We are aware of a reported shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on X. “At this time, we are aware of some injuries. We will share more information as available. Law enforcement are on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let’s pray for all those affected.”
Due to the shooting, Kentucky State University said it will be suspending all classes, final exams and campus activities for the remainder of the week.
School officials say students may return home if they choose to do so.
Counseling and support services are available for students, faculty and staff who may have been impacted by the shooting.
Anyone in need of those services is advised to reach out to the University Counseling Center.