{"id":2519398,"date":"2025-12-09T18:35:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T23:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-dead-in-shooting-at-kentucky-state-university-suspect-caught\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T18:36:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T23:36:22","slug":"one-dead-in-shooting-at-kentucky-state-university-suspect-caught","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-dead-in-shooting-at-kentucky-state-university-suspect-caught\/","title":{"rendered":"One dead in shooting at Kentucky State University, suspect caught"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fone-dead-in-shooting-at-kentucky-state-university-suspect-caught%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2519398&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A shooting occurred on Tuesday at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, resulting in one death and one injury. Authorities quickly responded to teh incident, identified an active aggressor, and apprehended a suspect who is now in custody. The university, a historically Black institution with over 2,200 students, was placed on lockdown during the event, which happened around 3:35 p.m., coinciding with students&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/he-was-acquitted-of-rape-but-his-student-visa-lapsed-due-to-the-charges-now-hes-being-deported\/\" title=\"He Was Acquitted Of Rape But His Student Visa Lapsed Due To The Charges. Now He\u2019s Being Deported.\">final exams<\/a> before winter break. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed his concern and urged prayers for those affected. This shooting is part of a troubling pattern of violence targeting several historically Black colleges and universities in recent months. Law enforcement and campus officials continue to investigate and release updates as available.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">One dead in shooting at Kentucky State University, suspect in custody: Police<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2421403\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/shootings\/\">shooting<\/a> on Tuesday left at least one person dead and another injured at <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kentucky\/\">Kentucky<\/a> State University, according to police.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/andy-beshear\/\">Andy Beshear<\/a> (D-KY) said that authorities have apprehended a suspect who is now in custody.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3912375\/tina-peters-requests-trump-pardon-after-reported-prison-attacks\/\">Tina Peters requests pardon after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tina-peterss-pardon-request-puts-trump-in-dilemma\/\" title=\"Tina Peters&#039;s pardon request puts Trump in dilemma\">reported prison attacks<\/a>, putting Trump in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >tricky legal spot&#038;nbsp<\/a>;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3912109\/new-jersey-twins-arrested-threatening-kill-dhs-spokeswoman-ice-officers\/\">New Jersey twins arrested for threatening to kill DHS spokeswoman and ICE officers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3910596\/new-dhs-website-list-worst-criminal-illegal-immigrants-arrested\/\">New DHS website will list 10,000 worst criminal illegal immigrants arrested<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;We are aware of a reported shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort,&rdquo; he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovAndyBeshear\/status\/1998495044144427362\">said on X<\/a> shortly after the shooting. &ldquo;At this time, we are aware of some injuries. We will share more information as available. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/police-and-law-enforcement\/\">Law enforcement<\/a> are on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let&rsquo;s pray for all those affected.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The incident unfolded around 3:35 p.m., triggering a swift police response to the &ldquo;active aggressor.&rdquo; Law enforcement secured the area as the campus was placed on lockdown.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The department and university will release more details as they become available,&rdquo; the Frankfort Police Department said.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday afternoon&rsquo;s shooting coincided with KSU students&rsquo; final exams before they leave campus for winter break. Kentucky&rsquo;s only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-motorcycle-crash-pauses-harris-walz-motorcade-in-georgia-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Police motorcycle crash pauses Harris-Walz motorcade in Georgia - Washington Examiner\">public historically black university<\/a> has more than 2,200 students.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3909554\/tim-pool-says-gunman-opened-fire-on-his-property\/\">TIM POOL SAYS GUNMAN OPENED FIRE FROM VEHICLE ON HIS PROPERTY: &lsquo;TRYING TO SCARE US&rsquo;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our hearts are with everyone at Kentucky State University,&rdquo; the Kentucky Franklin County Democratic Party <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FCDemsKY\/status\/1998510246520914071\">wrote on X<\/a>. &ldquo;We are holding all those affected by this tragic event in our thoughts. Thank you to the first responders who acted quickly.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen have targeted several historically black colleges and universities in recent months. South Carolina State University, Mississippi&rsquo;s Jackson State University, and Pennsylvania&rsquo;s Lincoln University saw such shootings in October during their respective homecoming weekends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One dead, suspect held after Kentucky State University shooting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2519401,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25309790594892.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[50403,68534,4349,4300,68535],"class_list":["post-2519398","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-crime-2","tag-kentucky-state-university","tag-murder","tag-shooting","tag-suspect-caught"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25309790594892.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2519398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2519398"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2519398\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2519403,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2519398\/revisions\/2519403"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2519401"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2519398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2519398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2519398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}