In a tragic occurrence at Kentucky State University, Jacob Lee Bard, a 48-year-old parent, has been charged with murder following a shooting that took place on the campus. The altercation, which happened at Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall, resulted in the death of 19-year-old De’Jon Fox from Indianapolis, and left another student in critical condition. University police stated they quickly apprehended Bard after the shots were fired. Authorities are currently investigating the shooting and analyzing surveillance footage from the scene, but have offered few details on the events leading up to the incident. The university is also assessing security measures after a previous shooting incident occurred just four months earlier near the residence hall.
Parent Charged with Murder After Campus Shooting at Kentucky State University
A shocking incident unfolded at Kentucky State University where a parent has been charged in connection with a campus shooting that left one student dead and another critically injured.
Jacob Lee Bard, a 48-year-old parent of a Kentucky State University student, has been arrested and charged with murder following a shooting incident at the campus residence hall. The shooting resulted in the death of 19-year-old De’Jon Fox from Indianapolis, and another student is critically injured. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. This marks the second shooting near the student residence in just four months.




















