One person shot dead, another fighting for life in Kentucky State University shooting
An active shooter was reported at the Kentucky State University campus (Picture: Getty Images)
At least one person has died and another is in a stable but critical condition following a shooting at a university in Kentucky.
Officials have said the suspect is in custody after a gunman opened fire at Kentucky State University (KSU) in Frankfort.
According to the city’s assistant chief of police, Scott Tracy, the shooting happened in student accomodation on the south side of campus at around 3.35pm.
Frankfort Police Department said it responded to ‘an active aggressor’. Two students were shot.
Further details, such as a motive or whether the suspect was a student at the university, are not yet known.
‘At this time, there is no ongoing threat to the campus community,’ KSU said in a statement.
Two were injured in the shooting, according to reports (Picture: FOX56)
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on X (formerly Twitter): ‘We are aware of a reported shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort.
‘At this time, we are aware of some injuries. We will share more information as available.
‘Law enforcement are on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let’s pray for all those affected.’
Charles Booker, a former Kentucky state representative, also said on X: ‘Family, it is difficult to find the words.
‘Today, a shooting took place on the campus of Kentucky State University.
‘There are multiple injuries, and I am devastated to share that one person has lost their life.
‘This news is hitting me hard. Praying for our KSU family.’
KSU was chartered in 1886 and offers 61 degree programmes.
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