Native officers declined to launch particular details about the identification of the shooter on the HBCU
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A taking pictures Tuesday afternoon at Kentucky State College left one particular person lifeless and one other critically injured, disrupting remaining exams and putting the HBCU campus on lockdown, in line with police.
The gunfire broke out round 3:35 p.m. inside Younger Corridor, a residence corridor on the traditionally Black college’s campus, Frankfort Assistant Police Chief Scott Tracy advised CNN affiliate WDRB.
Legislation enforcement officers from a number of businesses responded swiftly, securing the scene and detaining a suspect on this capital metropolis of 28,000 residents about 60 miles east of Louisville.
In response to WHAS 11, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear introduced the violent incident on X, confirming {that a} suspect had been arrested.
“We’re conscious of a reported taking pictures at Kentucky State College in Frankfort,” Beshear wrote on the governor’s X web page. “Presently, we’re conscious of some accidents. We’ll share extra data as obtainable. Legislation enforcement are on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let’s pray for all these affected.”
Neither Beshear nor regulation enforcement officers revealed any specifics when it comes to the identification of the suspect or the alleged shooter’s motive.
College officers mentioned they’re nonetheless working to gather “correct and full data” earlier than issuing a proper assertion. The campus remained on lockdown into the night as investigators continued their work.
Kentucky State College, based in 1886, enrolls greater than 2,200 college students and employs about 450 college and employees members, in line with the college’s web site.
Tuesday’s taking pictures comes amid a troubling string of violent incidents at traditionally Black faculties and universities this fall. In early October, 5 folks have been injured in a taking pictures close to Howard College in Washington, D.C., although none have been college students. The next day, one particular person was killed, and 6 have been wounded throughout a homecoming weekend taking pictures at Lincoln College in Pennsylvania, about 50 miles west of Philadelphia.
Because the investigation at KSU continues, officers haven’t launched details about the victims or a attainable motive. College students making ready for remaining exams earlier than winter break have been urged to shelter in place as authorities swept the campus.
“Let’s pray for these affected,” Beshear mentioned.
