Shooting at Lincoln University Homecoming Event Leaves One Dead, six Injured
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A tragic shooting during a Homecoming Weekend event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania in Chester County on Saturday, October 26, 2025, resulted in one fatality and injuries to six others, authorities confirmed. The incident occured during the school’s YardFest party,prompting a swift response from law enforcement and the FBI.
Initial Reports and Investigation
Chester county district Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe addressed the public early Sunday morning, stating that investigators are still working to determine the precise sequence of events. “We don’t have a lot of answers about exactly what happened,” he said. “What I will tell you is that today we’re operating as if this is not an incident where someone came in with the design to inflict mass damage on a college campus.”
authorities are exploring the possibility of multiple shooters. De Barrena-Sarobe confirmed, “It is indeed a very real and distinct possibility.” The Chester County District Attorney’s Office released a statement on X/Twitter urging the public to avoid the area while the investigation is underway.
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Witness Accounts Detail Chaos
Eyewitnesses described a scene of panic and confusion as gunshots rang out. According to reports from NBC10, attendees began to flee, creating a stampede as thay sought safety.
“We heard them (the gunshots) and people started running,” one witness recounted to NBC10. Another witness, Aija hopkins, described a feeling of impending danger before the shooting began. “You felt it in your spirit, like, something was happening that wasn’t good,” she said. “So, I started running, and the next thing I know, people are getting shot.”
Initial reports from police scanner recordings indicated five individuals may have been shot, though this number has not been officially confirmed by authorities.
Law Enforcement Response and Road Closures
The FBI is currently on-site, providing support to Chester County detectives as they continue their investigation. As of Sunday morning, no arrests have been made, and the motive for the shooting remains unknown.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has been briefed on the situation and has offered state resources to assist with the investigation and support the Lincoln University community.
The area surrounding Lincoln University remains closed to facilitate the investigation and ensure public safety. Law enforcement officials are actively working to clear the area of individuals who were present at the event.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
Expanded News Report:
Why: The shooting occurred during Lincoln University’s YardFest, a Homecoming Weekend event. The motive remains unknown, but authorities are investigating the possibility of multiple shooters and are not currently treating it as a premeditated mass shooting.
Who: One person was killed,and six others were injured. The victims have not been publicly identified.Law enforcement agencies involved include the Chester County District Attorney’s
