Tragedy Strikes Kentucky State University: One Dead, One Injured in Campus Shooting

A shooting at Kentucky State University resulted in one death and one critical injury. The suspect was apprehended by local police, and the university plans to release a statement. The suspect is not a student, but the victims are. The shooting took place outside a dormitory.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 10-12-2025 04:19 IST | Created: 10-12-2025 04:19 IST
Tragedy Strikes Kentucky State University: One Dead, One Injured in Campus Shooting
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A tragic shooting at Kentucky State University on Tuesday left the campus community in mourning. One person is confirmed dead, and another is critically injured after the incident, which took place outside a residential dormitory. Local authorities swiftly secured the area and apprehended the suspect.

The police, with the cooperation of local and county law enforcement, issued updates on social media, confirming the arrest. However, further details are still awaited as investigations proceed. The Frankfort Police Department has kept information close, leaving the public seeking answers.

Kentucky State University, a historically Black institution, remains tight-lipped, with a spokesperson indicating a statement would follow. It has been confirmed that the suspect was not a student, though both victims were enrolled. The campus, with its close-knit community of 1,700 students, awaits further clarification.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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