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Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves one dead, suspect in custody

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Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves one dead, suspect in custody

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  • A shooting at Kentucky State University left one student dead and another critically wounded.
  • The suspect, who is not a student, is currently in custody.
  • Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the shooting was an isolated incident with no further threats.
  • The incident occurred outside the Whitney M Young Jr. Hall residence hall.
  • The university is providing support to affected families and has canceled classes for the week.

A shooting at Kentucky State University (KSU) on Tuesday resulted in the death of one student and left another critically wounded. The suspect, who is not associated with the university, has been taken into custody, according to police reports. The incident occurred outside the Whitney M Young Jr. Hall residence hall, prompting a lockdown of the campus while law enforcement secured the area, confirmed by the Reuters, India Times, Channel News Asia, NPR, and Al Jazeera.

After the shooting, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear stated that the incident was "an isolated incident" and emphasized that it did not represent a broader threat to the community. "There is no ongoing threat," he confirmed in a post on social media, addressing concerns of a mass shooting scenario, as reported by Reuters, India Times, Channel News Asia, NPR, and Al Jazeera.

The university has provided support services to affected families and confirmed that classes and activities would be canceled for the remainder of the week. University officials expressed their condolences and described the event as a "senseless tragedy," according to Reuters, India Times, Channel News Asia, NPR, and Al Jazeera.


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