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One Killed, Six Wounded in Shooting at Lincoln University Homecoming Event

Investigators describe a non-premeditated incident with no known ongoing threat.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the deceased as Jujuan Jeffers, 25, of Wilmington, Delaware, according to the district attorney via Associated Press.
  • One person is in custody on a concealed-firearm charge as detectives examine whether that weapon was used and if others were involved.
  • Chester County detectives lead the probe with support from Pennsylvania State Police and the FBI, which is seeking tips and video from the public.
  • Lincoln University suspended Monday classes, arranged counseling services and scheduled a vigil as the campus processes the violence.
  • The gunfire erupted around 9:30 p.m. near the International Cultural Center during homecoming festivities, with additional injuries reported from trampling and several victims transported to Delaware hospitals.