At least several people have been shot at Lincoln University in southern Chester County on Saturday night.
The gunfire began shortly before 9:30 p.m. and was in the area of the International Cultural Center.
The Chester County DA’s office issued this statement:
“The Chester County District Attorney’s Office is aware of a shooting with multiple victims that occurred at Lincoln University this evening. Law enforcement has responded to the scene and are actively investigating. Please avoid the area at this time.”
Eric Roe, a Chester County commissioner, issued this statement:
“Please join me in praying for the students and faculty of Lincoln University, as well as the brave members of law enforcement on the scene. It appears there has been a mass shooting there tonight.”
Radio traffic showed mass confusion in the wake of the shootings. Gridlocked conditions were reported at Baltimore Pike at the entrance to the campus as personnel tried to clear the way for ambulances to get onto campus.
Even an hour after the initial gunfire, campus police and personnel reported a gunshot victim at College Circle and Elkdale. That gunshot victim was soon off to a hospital in an ambulance. Soon after 10:30 there was a brawl reported at the stadium but then it dispersed.
A command post was set up at the ICC. Police had begun sweeping the campus buildings. There was no word on whether there was one gunman, multiple shooters or the incident was the result of some dispute.
It is still unclear how many people have been shot, but likely at least four. Their medical conditions were not yet know.
Further details as they become available. Shortly after 11 p.m., the situation was still unfolding.
Source: Berkshire mont
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