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Suspect in Custody After Shooting on Kentucky State University Campus; Multiple Injured

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12/9/2025

Suspect in Custody After Shooting on Kentucky State University Campus; Multiple Injured

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Police say a suspect has been taken into custody after a shooting on the campus of Kentucky State University Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Frankfort Police Department, officers responded around 3:35 p.m. to reports of an active aggressor on campus. University officials confirmed the incident happened in the south campus area.

While the suspect is now detained, the university remains on lockdown until further notice as authorities continue to secure the area.

Officials have confirmed that multiple individuals were injured, but no details about their conditions have been released at this time.

This is a developing story and still under investigation.

This report was compiled using information gathered from law enforcement statements, official press releases, and publicly available news sources.

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