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One Dead, Six Injured in Shooting at Lincoln University Homecoming

Investigators are examining whether multiple shooters opened fire near the International Cultural Center as the FBI supports the case.

FILE - A sign marks an entrance to Lincoln University, Jan. 17, 2024, in Jefferson City, Mo. (AP Photo/Summer Ballentine, File)
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PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 26: A view of the consists of debris, cups, and other items at the scene of a shooting overnight where one person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at Pennsylvania's Lincoln University during the historically Black university's Homecoming weekend as the sun rises in Pennsylvania, United States on October 26, 2025. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he has been briefed on the shooting and offered his administration's full support to the university and local law enforcement. District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe said during an overnight news conference that seven people were shot during Homecoming festivities at the university. He said one person is in custody and was in possession of a gun. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted just before 9:30 p.m. in the International Cultural Center parking area during the post-game tailgate and Yardfest.
  • Officials confirmed seven people were struck by bullets, with one fatality and six injured.
  • One person found carrying a firearm was detained, and authorities said additional shooters are a distinct possibility.
  • Chester County detectives are leading the investigation with state police and the FBI, and they urged attendees to share videos or tips at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
  • A campus lockdown was lifted overnight with no active threat reported, several victims were taken to Christiana facilities in Delaware, and counseling services are available Sunday.