FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY, December 9th

Authorities in Frankfort have confirmed that one individual is deceased and another remains in critical condition following a shooting on the campus of Kentucky State University on Tuesday afternoon. The information comes directly from the FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT, which issued an official statement detailing the timeline of events and the actions taken by law enforcement.

According to the FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT, a call reporting a shooting on the Kentucky State University campus was received by Frankfort Dispatch at 3:10 PM. Officers arrived on campus at 3:14 PM, at which time KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS POLICE already had a suspect in custody. The shooting occurred on the south side of campus in the area of Young Hall. Police confirmed that two individuals suffered gunshot wounds and were transported to a local hospital by Frankfort Fire and EMS. One victim later passed away from injuries sustained at the hospital, while the second remains in critical condition.

The FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT stated that three individuals were involved in the incident. One individual, who is not a Kentucky State University student, is in custody. The remaining two individuals involved were confirmed to be current Kentucky State University students. The department stated that it believes the event to be an isolated incident and affirmed that there are no active safety concerns on campus at this time.

The department also outlined the agencies that assisted in the response, including the FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, the KENTUCKY STATE POLICE, FRANKFORT FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, the KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY, the BUREAU OF ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND FIREARMS, KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS POLICE, and Frankfort Fire and EMS. The official statement expressed gratitude for the cooperation of all agencies.

The FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT and the CITY OF FRANKFORT extended their thoughts and prayers to the students, faculty, and families of Kentucky State University, noting that the institution is a vital part of the Frankfort community and that the incident affects the entire city. The department confirmed that the investigation remains active and encouraged anyone with information to contact the Frankfort Police Department directly.

A series of real-time updates were also issued by the FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT through its official Facebook page. At 3:35 PM, police announced that the campus had been secured and that a suspect was in custody. The department instructed that Kentucky State University was placed on lockdown until further notice. At 4:35 PM, officials publicly confirmed that one person had died and another had been hospitalized in stable but critical condition. Later in the evening, the department announced that a joint press conference with KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY would be held at 7 PM, with a live stream available on the Frankfort Police Facebook page.

The information provided by police and university officials represents the full confirmed record available at this time. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues under the authority of the FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT.

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Sources

Primary First Hand Sources

• FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT official press release dated December 9th, 2025
• FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT official Facebook updates at 3:35 PM, 4:35 PM, and 5:45 PM
• KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS POLICE confirmations contained within the Frankfort PD release
• CITY OF FRANKFORT communication included in the official police statement