Law enforcement authorities have apprehended a suspect following an active shooter incident at Kentucky State University (KSU) in Frankfort on Tuesday afternoon. The campus was immediately placed on lockdown as multiple agencies including Frankfort Police Department, KSU campus police, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to what was initially described as an “active aggressor” situation.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the suspect’s arrest while acknowledging injuries had occurred, though specific numbers and severity remain unverified. “At this time, we are aware of some injuries,” Governor Beshear stated. “We will share more information as available.” The governor publicly requested prayers for those impacted by the violence.
The university, spanning over 1,000 acres with more than 2,200 students and 450 faculty and staff members according to institutional data, was secured by law enforcement following the incident. Official communications via social media confirmed that campus authorities had successfully contained the threat and taken a suspect into custody.
This event adds to the ongoing national conversation regarding gun violence in United States educational institutions. The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the full scope of casualties and circumstances surrounding the attack.