According to the Oxford Borough Police Department, four victims sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to Christiana Hospital for treatment. CBS News reported that the shooting happened during the historically Black university’s homecoming weekend, about 50 miles west of Philadelphia.
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. pic.twitter.com/2ENMLM1Ds5
— Chester County District Attorney’s Office (@chescoda) October 26, 2025
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that law enforcement responded to the scene and that an investigation is ongoing. In statements posted on Facebook and X, the office said there were multiple victims and asked the public to avoid the area while police continue their work.
FOX29, citing police sources, reported that there was no active shooter at the time but no suspects were in custody. Authorities have not shared information about a possible motive. Baltimore Pike near the campus was closed as the investigation continued.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said his administration had offered support to Lincoln University President Brenda Allen and local law enforcement. He urged residents to stay clear of the area and to keep the university community in their prayers.
A massive police presence at Lincoln University. Official say there was a mass shooting here, multiple people were shot. It’s homecoming weekend at the school and one student off camera tells me it happened at the tailgate/yardfest. @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/RFaRQbdxkv
— Kelsey Kushner (@KelseyKushnerTV) October 26, 2025
Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe also asked people on Facebook to pray for the university’s staff and students.
Witnesses told CBS News Philadelphia that they saw emergency crews performing CPR on one victim. Some reports suggested people were trampled while fleeing, though this has not been confirmed.
The campus was temporarily placed on lockdown as police searched the area. Students and nearby residents were advised to stay indoors and follow police instructions.
Video shows a packed crowd at HBCU Lincoln University’s homecoming before gunfire erupted, causing chaos and trampling. Shooting near the International Cultural Center during tailgate. pic.twitter.com/OeZoCSi15A
— Cassandra “Cassy” Coelho R.???? (@IDontCareBear1) October 26, 2025
Social media users expressed concern as news of the shooting spread. Several people said they were praying for the victims and for students on campus.
Lincoln University, located along Baltimore Pike in western Chester County, is a historically Black college about 50 miles from Philadelphia.
(Edited by : Amrita)
First Published: Oct 26, 2025 10:54 AM IS
