Taking pictures at Lincoln College in Pennsylvania leaves 1 lifeless, 6 injured

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One individual is lifeless and a number of others are injured after a gunman opened fireplace at Lincoln College in Pennsylvania through the faculty's homecoming weekend, based on officers.

The college's police chief, Marc Partee, confirmed at a information convention that one individual was killed in the shooting, and 6 others had been wounded and brought to a hospital.

One suspect was taken into custody, based on police.

"Regulation enforcement has responded to the scene and are actively investigating," the Chester County District Legal professional's Workplace wrote in an announcement. "Please keep away from the realm presently."

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SHOOTINGS LEAVE 1 DEAD, ANOTHER INJURED

An energetic shooter opened fireplace at Lincoln College in Pennsylvania Saturday evening, based on officers. (Lincoln College/Getty Pictures)

Lincoln College is a Traditionally Black Faculty and College (HBCU) and is situated about 45 miles southwest of Philadelphia and about 25 miles west of Wilmington, Delaware.

This weekend marked the college's homecoming festivities, with the principle soccer sport happening at 1 p.m. Saturday.

"I have been briefed on the capturing at Lincoln College tonight, and my Administration has supplied our full assist to President Allen and native legislation enforcement," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro wrote on social media.

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"Please keep away from the realm, proceed to comply with the steering of native legislation enforcement, and be part of Lori and me in praying for the Lincoln College neighborhood," the governor added.

The Metropolis of Chester, Chester County, Chester County Police Division, Chester County Sheriff's Workplace and Lincoln College didn't instantly reply to inquiries from Fox Information Digital.

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