Shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead, 6 injured
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According to authorities, one person died and many people were injured when a gunman opened fire during the university’s graduation ceremony at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.
The university’s police chief, Marc Partee, confirmed at a press conference that one person died in the attack and six others were injured and hospitalized.
According to the police statement, a suspect was detained.
“Law enforcement responded to the scene and is actively investigating,” the Chester County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement. “Please avoid the area at this time.”
THERE WAS 1 DEATH AND ONE INJURY IN THE CONFLICTS AT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
An active shooter opened fire at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania on Saturday night, according to authorities. (Lincoln University/Getty Images)
Lincoln University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located approximately 45 miles southwest of Philadelphia and approximately 45 miles west of Wilmington, Delaware.
This weekend marked the school’s graduation celebrations with the main football match to be played on Saturday at 1 p.m.
“I have been notified of the shooting that occurred at Lincoln University tonight and my Administration has offered our full support to Mayor Allen and local law enforcement,” Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro wrote on social media.
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“Please avoid the area, continue to follow the guidance of local law enforcement, and join Lori and me in praying for the Lincoln University community,” the governor added.
The City of Chester, Chester County, Chester County Police Department, Chester County Sheriff’s Office and Lincoln University did not immediately respond to questions from Fox News Digital.
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