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.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.