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Mass Shooting at Lincoln University Leaves One Dead and Six Injured

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A mass shooting occurred at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, leaving one person dead and six others injured, according to Chester County district attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe. The shooting took place during a homecoming event on Saturday, October 25, around 9 pm. The incident unfolded at the campus's football field, where a tailgate and yardfest event was being held. The Oxford Borough Police Department reported that four people sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to Christiana Hospital. One person has been taken into custody and was found to be in possession of a gun. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has offered support to the university and local law enforcement, and counseling services will be available for students and staff on Sunday.

Key Takeaways:

  • One person was killed and six others were injured in the mass shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.
  • The shooting occurred during a homecoming event on Saturday, October 25, around 9 pm.
  • The incident took place at the university's football field, where a tailgate and yardfest event was being held.
  • Four people were initially reported to have sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to Christiana Hospital.
  • One person has been taken into custody and was found in possession of a gun.
  • Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has offered support to the university and local law enforcement.
  • Counseling services will be available for students and staff on Sunday.
  • The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
  • The university's Director of Public Safety, Marc R. Partee, stated that the homecoming event was meant to be a joyous occasion, but was interrupted by gunfire.

Statistics:

  • 1 person killed
  • 6 people injured
  • 4 people initially reported to have sustained gunshot wounds
  • 1 person taken into custody
  • 1 gun found on the individual taken into custody
  • October 26: counseling services will be available for students and staff

Sources:

  • CBS News
  • Fox 29
  • Chester County District Attorney's Office (Facebook post)
  • Lincoln University (Instagram post)

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