(NewsNation) — A shooting on Tuesday afternoon at Kentucky State University has left one student dead, another student in critical condition, and a suspect in custody.
Around 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Frankfort dispatch received a call reporting a shooting on the Kentucky State University (KSU) campus.
Frankfort police said their officers were on scene in four minutes. By the time they arrived, the suspect was already in campus police custody.
“Out of respect for both students and their families, the University will not release identifying or additional medical information at this time. We are in close contact with the families and are providing every available support to them,” KSU said in the statement.
According to the Frankfort Police Department, the shooter, identified as Jacob Lee Bard of Evansville, Indiana, was not enrolled at KSU.
The campus has been secured, per Frankfort police, but is on lockdown until further notice. Authorities believe the shooting was an isolated incident.
“The shooting that took place today at Kentucky State University appears to be an isolated incident – not a mass shooting. The suspect has been arrested, and there is no ongoing threat. Two individuals were critically injured, and I am sad to share that one has now passed away. Violence has no place in our commonwealth or country. Let’s please pray for the families affected and for our KSU students. Let’s also pray for a world where these things don’t happen. Thank you to our brave law enforcement who acted quickly to protect our people,” Gov. Andy Beshear wrote on X.
“Kentucky State University is an integral part of the Frankfort community, and an incident such as this affects our entire community,” Frankfort police wrote in a statement.
“What happened today was a senseless tragedy,” KSU President Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo said. “As a parent, I cannot imagine receiving the call I placed to the parents. Our students need prayers. Kentucky State University needs prayers. I cannot thank our law enforcement enough,” Kentucky State University President Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo said.
The university said it’s offering counseling and support services for students, faculty, and staff.
This is a developing story.