Crime
1 Killed, 6 Injured After Shooting at Lincoln University During Homecoming Tailgate Celebration
UPDATE: Officials have identified the deceased victim as 25-year-old Jujuan Jeffers of Wilmington, Delaware, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Authorities confirmed that all six surviving victims—aged between 20 and 25 years old—are expected to recover.
In a Sunday afternoon update, officials named 21-year-old Zecqueous Morgan-Thompson as one of the suspects involved in the shooting. He is currently being held at the Chester County Prison on $25,000 bail, charged with carrying a firearm without a license, according to court documents.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. — A night of homecoming celebration turned tragic at Pennsylvania’s historic Lincoln University on Saturday, when gunfire erupted during a campus event, leaving one person dead and six others wounded.
The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. during a homecoming “tailgate celebration” near the university’s football stadium on the Chester County campus, located approximately 50 miles west of Philadelphia, according to law enforcement officials.
“This is a devastating night in southern Chester County at Lincoln University,” District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe said during a Sunday morning press conference. “It was a chaotic scene and people fled in every direction.”
Authorities confirmed that one person was killed and six others suffered gunshot wounds. Several additional attendees were injured while fleeing the scene, though officials did not specify how many.
The deceased victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of family members.
Police detained one individual found in possession of a firearm near the scene. However, as of Sunday morning, no formal charges had been announced.
Investigators said preliminary evidence indicates multiple gunmen may have been involved.
“We’re operating as if this is not an incident where someone came in with the design to inflict mass damage on a college campus,” de Barrena-Sarobe stated. “There is viable evidence of multiple shooters in the parking lot area between the football stadium and the International Cultural Center, where the Lincoln University Police Department is housed.”
Officials emphasized that the attack does not appear to have been premeditated, but rather stemmed from a confrontation that escalated during the large outdoor gathering.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office, Pennsylvania State Police, and Lincoln University Police Department are jointly leading the investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, photos, or videos from the event to come forward to assist investigators.
Founded in 1854 as The Ashmun Institute, Lincoln University is recognized as the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
The school counts among its distinguished alumni U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Baseball Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, and Namibian Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa.
At a press briefing, Lincoln University Chief of Police Marc Partee expressed heartbreak over the tragedy.
“This was meant to be a joyous occasion — a time when alumni return to celebrate, reconnect, and give back to their alma mater,” Partee said. “Instead, that joy was interrupted by senseless gunfire. We are deeply concerned for our students, alumni, and guests who had to endure this traumatic experience.”
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro addressed the incident on social media, saying, “I’ve been briefed on the shooting at Lincoln University tonight, and my Administration has offered our full support to President [Brenda] Allen and local law enforcement. Please avoid the area, follow police guidance, and join Lori and me in praying for the Lincoln University community.”
The university was briefly placed on lockdown as a precaution. The order was lifted after officials determined there was no active threat to campus safety.
In a statement posted to Instagram, Lincoln University announced that counseling and support services would be available to students and staff beginning Sunday morning. Earlier that day, the campus had hosted its annual homecoming football game between the Lincoln Lions and the Elizabeth City State Vikings, followed by festivities that drew alumni, students, and visitors from across the region.
“Please join me in praying for the students and faculty of Lincoln University, as well as the brave members of law enforcement on the scene,” wrote Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe on Facebook. “It appears there has been a mass shooting there tonight.”
The investigation into the Lincoln University homecoming shooting remains active.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Chester County Detectives or Lincoln University Police immediately.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.