Crime
Video shows Moments Student Dejon Fox Shot and Killed on Kentucky State University Campus
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Newly surfaced video from Kentucky State University (KSU) appears to show the moments before 19-year-old student Dejon Fox was shot and killed during a campus shooting Tuesday afternoon.
In the footage, the suspect can be seen pointing a firearm toward two individuals shortly before gunfire erupted.
According to the Frankfort Police Department, officers were notified of an active aggressor on campus at approximately 3:10 p.m. and arrived within minutes, securing the scene by 3:14 p.m.
University officials later confirmed that two students were struck by gunfire. Fox died from his injuries, while the second victim remains in stable but critical condition and is receiving ongoing medical care.
The shooting occurred on KSU’s south campus, near Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall. Police quickly detained a suspect, who was later identified as 48-year-old Jacob Lee Bard of Evansville, Indiana.
Bard is not a KSU student and has been charged with murder and first-degree assault.
He is currently being held at the Franklin County Regional Jail.
A coordinated response involving multiple agencies—Kentucky State Police, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Kentucky Homeland Security—assisted in securing the campus and investigating the incident.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear addressed the tragedy in a statement posted to social media, calling the shooting an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public.
“Violence has no place in our commonwealth or country,” Beshear said. “Let’s please pray for the families affected and for our KSU students. Thank you to our brave law enforcement who acted quickly to protect our people.”
Kentucky State University released a formal statement confirming the deaths and extending support to those affected:
“Two Kentucky State University students were shot, and we are heartbroken to report that one of the students succumbed to their injuries. The second student is in stable but critical condition and receiving medical care. Out of respect for the families, no additional identifying information will be released at this time.”
The university noted that counseling and support services are available for students, faculty, and staff, encouraging anyone affected to seek assistance. Further updates will be issued through official KSU channels once verified.
The campus remains under lockdown as the investigation continues.
Local leaders have also spoken out. Frankfort cCity Commissioner Katima Smith-Willis shared a message of unity and compassion:
“During difficult moments such as this, I encourage us all to lean into respect, compassion, and care for one another. Kentucky State University is not just the university—it is our university, rooted deeply in our community.”
Authorities continue to review the video of the shooting along with other evidence as part of the active investigation.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.