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One person is dead and six wounded after a mass shooting at a university tailgate party in Pennsylvania on Saturday night.
The shooting took place at 9.30pm local time as revellers at Lincoln University were enjoying a party near the football stadium.
“This is a devastating night in southern Chester County at Lincoln University,” District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe told reporters.
“It was a chaotic scene and people fled in every direction.”
Police have detained a man and retrieved a gun from him.
Police have yet to identify the dead victim. Six others were taken to local hospitals with gunshot wounds. Their status is unknown at present.
Officials are still attempting to reconstruct the shooting and would not confirm reports there were multiple gunmen present.
A campus lockdown has now been lifted after it was determined the threat had passed.
Lincoln University Chief of Police Marc Partee said the function was an event for alumni of the university.
“This was to be a joyous occasion, homecoming, when individuals come back and they give back to their alma mater, and they live the good memories of their times at Lincoln University which has propelled them into life,” Partee said at a press conference.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a statement on X.
“I’ve been briefed on the shooting at Lincoln University tonight, and my Administration has offered our full support to President [Brenda] Allen and local law enforcement.
“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.”
