Shooting leaves 1 dead and 6 hurt at Lincoln University homecoming fest in Pennsylvania
The shooting reportedly took place after around 9pm on Saturday during the school's tailgate and yardfest event near the football field, a news report stated.
October 26, 2025 05:42 PM IST
First published on: Oct 26, 2025 at 09:41 AM IST
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The incident took place at the school which is located about 50 miles from Philadelphia, on Baltimore Pike in western Chester County. (AP Photo/ Representational)
A mass shootout took place at the Pennsylvania campus of Lincoln University during Homecoming weekend on Saturday night. One person was killed and six more were wounded where gunfire erupted during outdoor festivities as students and alumni celebrated homecoming at the historically Black school as per Associated Press.
A person who had a firearm was detained, and officials are investigating the possibility that there was more than one shooter but don’t believe there is any active threat to the campus, Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe said during a brief news conference early Sunday.
In a post on X, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office said that they are aware of a shooting at Lincoln University with multiple victims. “Law enforcement has responded to the scene and are actively investigating. Please avoid the area at this time,” the post added.
The Chester County District Attorney's Office is aware of a shooting with multiple victims that occurred at Lincoln University this evening. Law enforcement has responded to the scene and are actively investigating. Please avoid the area at this time. pic.twitter.com/2ENMLM1Ds5
— Chester County District Attorney's Office (@chescoda) October 26, 2025
Since the surrounding roads have been blocked, the authorities have urged people to avoid the area. The shooting reportedly took place after around 9pm on Saturday during the school’s tailgate and yardfest event near the football field, CBS News reported.
I’ve been briefed on the shooting at Lincoln University tonight, and my Administration has offered our full support to President Allen and local law enforcement.
Please avoid the area, continue to follow the guidance of local law enforcement, and join Lori and me in praying for…
The incident took place at the school which is located about 50 miles from Philadelphia, on Baltimore Pike in western Chester County. The CBS News report, quoting a witness, stated that one person was seen receiving CPR.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro responded to the shooting on X and wrote, “I’ve been briefed on the shooting at Lincoln University tonight, and my Administration has offered our full support to President Allen and local law enforcement. 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.”
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The incident took place at the school which is located about 50 miles from Philadelphia, on Baltimore Pike in western Chester County. (AP Photo/ Representational) 
