Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Shooting at Kentucky State University
There was a shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort.
One person died, and another was badly hurt and taken to the hospital.
The police caught the person who did it.
The school was locked down, and the police are still there to make sure everyone is safe.
The governor of Kentucky said he knows about it and is praying for everyone.
The police will tell us more later.
The school has canceled all classes and activities for the rest of the week.
This is the second shooting in the same area of the campus in four months.
A shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort left one student dead and another critically wounded.
The suspect, not enrolled at the university, has been arrested and is in custody.
The incident occurred around 3 pm local time inside Whitney M Young Jr Hall, a student dormitory.
The campus was placed on lockdown, and all classes, final examinations, and campus programs are suspended for the rest of the week.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear acknowledged the incident and expressed concern, urging residents to keep the affected families and students in their thoughts.
- Who
- 1 person killed, 1 critically wounded, suspect arrested
- What
- Shooting at Kentucky State University
- When
- Tuesday, around 3 pm local time
- Where
- Kentucky State University, Frankfort
- Why
- Not specified, under investigation
- Location
- Kentucky State University, Frankfort
- Casualties
- 1 person killed, 1 critically wounded
- Suspect Status
- Arrested and in custody
- Campus Status
- On lockdown, secured by police
- Governor's Response
- Awareness and prayers for affected individuals
- University Details
- Public, historically Black university with about 2,200 students
- Law Enforcement
- On scene, investigating the incident
- Incident Location
- Whitney M Young Jr Hall, a student dormitory
- Incident Time
- Around 3 pm local time
- Campus Activities
- Suspended for the rest of the week
Sources
Kentucky State University Shooting: Multiple People Injured At KSU In Frankfort; Suspect Arrested
Mass Shooting At Kentucky State University: 1 Dead, Another In Critical Condition
1 Killed In Shooting At Kentucky State University In US, Suspect In Custody
Shooting at Kentucky State University kills one, suspect in custody
Kentucky University shooting: Student killed, one injured, suspect in custody
Shooting at Kentucky State University in US’ Frankfort leaves at least 1 dead, suspect in custody
Kentucky State University shooting: One student killed, suspect in custody
1 Student Dead In Shooting At Kentucky State University In Frankfort, Suspect Arrested
