1Lincoln University, PA – A night meant for celebration at the nation’s first historically Black university turned to terror when gunfire erupted during Lincoln University’s homecoming festivities late Saturday night.

The shooting occurred just before 9:30 p.m. outside the International Cultural Center, where students, alumni, and families had gathered for postgame celebrations. The atmosphere prior to the incident was festive with thousands of students partying across the campus.

By the early morning hours, Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe confirmed one person was dead and six others wounded as police continued to process what he called a “chaotic scene.”

Key Points

Seven people were shot, one fatally, during Lincoln University’s homecoming celebration.

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