A KSU Student’s Life Stolen by Campus Violence
The academic sanctuary of Kentucky State University (KSU) in Frankfort, Kentucky, was brutally violated on Tuesday afternoon by a deadly shooting that has left the campus community reeling. One cherished student has tragically died from their injuries, and a second student remains hospitalized in stable but critical condition. This senseless, violent act has shattered the safety of the campus, transforming a place of learning into a scene of unspeakable trauma.
The Nightmare of Campus Terror and Lockdown
The terror began shortly after 3:10 p.m., prompting an urgent response from Frankfort Police to reports of an active aggressor on the south campus. The swift action of law enforcement led to the quick apprehension of the suspected gunman, identified as 48-year-old Jacob Lee Bard, who was taken into custody and charged with murder and first-degree assault. The fact that the suspect was not affiliated with the university offers no comfort to the students and faculty who had to endure a campus lockdown, fearing for their lives. The loss of a student to violence within the supposed safety of their school is a deep, agonizing wound for the entire KSU family.
Mourning the Loss, Praying for the Injured
The identity of the student whose life was stolen has not yet been released, but the grief is already collective and profound. The entire community mourns the future lost and the potential extinguished in this sudden, brutal way. Simultaneously, our thoughts, prayers, and hopes are focused entirely on the second student, who is bravely fighting for their life in critical condition. This devastating incident serves as a horrifying reminder of the ever-present threat of violence that shadows our institutions and the critical need to protect our young people wherever they learn.
Resting in Peace: A Demand for Safety and Healing
We extend our deepest, most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the student who was murdered, and we send strength and hope to the student currently recovering. May the memory of the victim be a relentless call for increased safety and vigilance.