Lincoln University mass shooting during Yardfest homecoming leaves 4 injured in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pop Pulse October 26, 2025

 

Lincoln University mass shooting during Yardfest homecoming leaves 4 injured in Chester County, Pennsylvania
On Saturday night, up to four people were shot and injured while celebrating Homecoming on the Lincoln University of Pennsylvania campus in Chester County. 

Attendees began running after hearing a number of rounds fired during the school's 'YardFest for Homecoming Week' around 9.15 p.m., according to a Facebook release from the Chester County District Attorney's Office.

Lincoln University's homecoming shooting

According to ABC, all four confirmed victims received gunshot wounds and were rushed to Christina Hospital in varied states.

The gunshot reportedly occurred near the school's football field.

Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe in a Facebook post said there appeared to have been a mass shooting at the university on Saturday night while offering prayers to those impacted.

Local law enforcement and police from Pennsylvania and Delaware attended to the incident.


No known motive. No arrests.

No known motives were immediately known. Authorities stated no suspects were in custody at present. 

Police said there is not an active shooting at this time, Fox 29 reported.

This weekend marked homecoming weekend for the Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

The Baltimore Pike roadway leading up to the school has been shut down as investigators probe the scene.

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is about 50 miles from Philadelphia and about 25 miles west of Wilmington, Deleware.

Officials continue to investigate. 

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