Mass Shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania Leaves One Dead and Multiple Injured

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A mass shooting was reported at Lincoln University near Oxford, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, leaving one person dead and six others injured. The shooting took place during homecoming celebrations, with multiple people shot, including at least four who were hit by bullets and were taken to Christiana Hospital for treatment. The campus was placed under lockdown as authorities searched for the suspect, and students and residents in the area were urged to stay indoors and follow police instructions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The shooting occurred during homecoming celebrations at Lincoln University, with multiple people shot, including at least four who were hit by bullets and were taken to Christiana Hospital for treatment.
  • One person died in the shooting, and six others were injured, as reported by CBS News.
  • The Chester County District Attorney's Office issued a statement confirming the shooting and urging people to avoid the area.
  • Initial reports claimed that at least one person was shot on campus during the Homecoming tailgate and yardfest event.
  • Multiple people were taken into custody, including one person who was in possession of a gun, according to Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe.
  • Local reports suggested that some people had gotten trampled while trying to flee the gunfire, but there has been no confirmation of the same.
  • The shooting reportedly happened just after 9 pm, with cops responding around 9:15.
  • The campus was placed under lockdown, and students and residents in the area were urged to stay indoors and follow police instructions.

Statistics:

  • 1 person dead
  • 6 people injured
  • At least 4 people hit by bullets
  • Multiple people taken to Christiana Hospital for treatment
  • 1 person in custody, in possession of a gun
  • Shooting occurred at approximately 9:15 pm
  • Cops responded to the scene around 9:18 pm
  • Baltimore Pike was shut down as part of the investigation.

Sources:

  • CBS News
  • Chester County District Attorney's Office
  • ABC6 Action News
  • CBS News Philadelphia
  • Independent reporter on Facebook
  • Local reports and social media accounts (HT Digital Content Services)