Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University is a public historically black university located in Frankfort, Kentucky. It is currently newsworthy due to two recent shooting incidents occurring within a four-month period. The most recent shooting, on December 10, 2025, resulted in the death of one student and critical injuries to another. A suspect, identified as not being a student at the university, is in custody. This incident follows a previous shooting at the same location four months prior, also resulting in at least one student death. These events have brought increased scrutiny to campus safety and security measures at Kentucky State University. Governor Andy Beshear has stated the December shooting appears to be an isolated incident. The university's relevance stems from its role as a historically black institution and the impact of these violent events on its student body and the broader community.