February 17, 2022
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One student was fatally stabbed and two others were injured on campus at Lincoln University on Wednesday night, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office.
Three Lincoln University students were stabbed inside a dormitory building on Wednesday night, the Chester County District Attorney's Office said.
One of the students died on the scene. The other two students were taken to Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, where they were both treated and released, KYW reported.
The DAO & Lincoln University Police announce that three Lincoln U. students were stabbed – one fatally – inside a dormitory on 2/16/22. Anyone with info is asked to call Chesco Detectives at 610-344-6824 or Lincoln U. Public Safety at 484-365-7211. pic.twitter.com/2dAHfdbMx0
— Chester County District Attorney's Office (@chescoda) February 17, 2022
There is an ongoing investigation into the stabbing, which authorities said is believed to have been an isolated incident. There has not been anymore information released.
Lincoln University released a statement in response to the campus stabbing.
"We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred on campus last night," university officials said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We take the safety of our students seriously and are working with local authorities as there is an ongoing investigation. We have no further comment at this time."
Anyone with information is urged to call Chester County Detective John DiBattista at (610) 344-6824 or Lincoln University Public Safety at (484) 365-7211.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
