A Shocking Day at Kentucky State University: One Student Killed, Another Hurt

Suspect Identified:

• Name: Jacob Lee Bard
• Age: 48
• Residence: Evansville, Indiana
• Status: Not a student at Kentucky State University

Incident Details:

• Location: Whitney M. Young Jr. residence hall
• Time: Approximately 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday
• Police Response: Suspect was already in custody upon their arrival
• Victims:
• One student deceased
• One student in critical condition
• Names: Not yet released by the university

University Response:

• Support: Reaching out to victims' families and offering counseling services
• Cancellations:
• Classes
• Final exams
• Campus activities
• Options for Students: May choose to go home if desired

Official Statements:

• Governor Andy Beshear:
• Believes this is an isolated incident
• No ongoing threat to the community
• Asked for prayers for the affected families and students
• University President Koffi C. Akakpo:
• Called the incident a "senseless tragedy"
• Shared his grief as a parent

Reflections on Safety:

• Importance of school security measures
• Student awareness of safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Reminder that violence can occur anywhere and preparedness is crucial