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DA Confirms Multiple Victims in Shooting at Lincoln University Homecoming

Officials report an active law enforcement presence on campus, urging people to avoid the area.

Overview

  • The Chester County district attorney said on Facebook that law enforcement is on scene and an investigation is underway.
  • The office confirmed multiple victims, though the number and conditions have not been released.
  • Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe wrote that it appears there has been a mass shooting, a characterization not yet confirmed by investigators.
  • The incident occurred during the university’s Homecoming events, according to local reporting.
  • The shooting follows a reported shooting at Howard University the previous day, heightening attention on safety at HBCUs.