Breaking News: One Dead, Six Injured in Lincoln University Shooting During Homecoming

A tragic incident unfolded at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania during homecoming festivities on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Gunfire erupted outside the International Cultural Center, where a post-game celebration was taking place after a football game. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. local time, leaving one person dead and six others injured.

Details of the Incident:

• At least seven people were struck by gunfire, with one person confirmed dead.
• A suspect has been detained in connection with the incident, found in possession of a gun. However, no charges have been announced yet.
• Authorities are investigating the possibility of multiple shooters, with Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe stating that it’s a “likely possibility”.
• The shooting does not appear to have been a planned attack, according to de Barrena-Sarobe.

Response and Investigation:

• Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the shooting.
• The university has announced counseling services for students and staff following the incident, available from 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 26.
• Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has expressed his condolences and offered the state’s full support to Lincoln University’s president and local law enforcement.

Community Reaction:

• The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with witnesses describing the scene as “chaotic” and “a stampede of people”.
• The university has urged the public to avoid the area around the university following the incident

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