One individual was killed and 6 others injured after gunfire erupted throughout Lincoln University’s homecoming celebration in Pennsylvania.

A lethal outbreak of gunfire disrupted Lincoln University’s homecoming celebration Saturday night time in Pennsylvania, leaving one individual lifeless and 6 others wounded.

The capturing unfolded simply earlier than 9:30 P.M. exterior the International Cultural Center throughout YardFest, an annual outside get together on the Lincoln University campus in Lower Oxford Township.

What began as a spirited weekend of faculty pleasure and alumni reunions resulted in panic as pictures rang out and crowds scattered.

“We don’t have a lot of answers about exactly what happened,” Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe said during a press briefing Sunday morning. “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.”

The chaos despatched college students and guests sprinting for canopy, some diving behind vehicles and others dropping to the bottom. Witnesses described the confusion and worry that swept by means of the gang.

“We heard them (the gunshots) and people started running,” one attendee instructed NBC10.

Authorities detained one individual discovered with a firearm, however de Barrena-Sarobe mentioned investigators consider multiple shooter could have been concerned.

“It is a very real and distinct possibility,” he mentioned.

The college instantly went into lockdown, which remained in impact till Sunday morning. Officials later confirmed there was no ongoing risk to the campus.

The FBI joined Chester County detectives within the investigation. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro mentioned he had been briefed and pledged the state’s full assist.

“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,” Shapiro posted on social media.

The motive behind the capturing stays unclear as authorities proceed combing by means of proof and interviewing witnesses.

Founded in 1854, Lincoln University holds the title of the primary degree-granting traditionally Black college within the United States.

It additionally operates a second campus in Philadelphia’s University City part.

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