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Lincoln University Homecoming Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Hurt as Police Probe Multiple Shooters

Authorities are seeking attendee videos, with classes paused for a day of healing.

Overview

  • Officials identified the deceased as Jujuan Jeffers, 25, of Wilmington, Delaware, and said the six wounded victims, ages 20 to 25, are expected to recover.
  • Gunfire broke out around 9:30 p.m. Saturday outside the International Cultural Center during a post-game tailgate and Yardfest event.
  • Zecqueous Morgan-Thompson was arrested on a charge of carrying a concealed firearm without a license and is held on $25,000 cash bail, and investigators have not linked his weapon to the shooting.
  • Investigators believe more than one person fired shots, and the FBI is assisting while asking attendees to submit photos and videos to 1-800-CALL-FBI or through the bureau’s website.
  • The campus lockdown was lifted with no ongoing threat reported, classes are canceled Monday for healing and reflection, and counseling is available with a noon gathering planned.