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Jacob Lee Bard Named As Suspect In Kentucky State University Shooting

Jacob Lee Bard Named As Suspect In Kentucky State University Shooting

Summary

Jacob Lee Bard has been identified as a suspect in a shooting incident at Kentucky State University. The shooting resulted in one student being killed and another critically injured. Bard has been arrested and charged with murder and first-degree assault.

Key Facts

  • The shooting took place at Kentucky State University in Frankfort.
  • It happened at a residence hall around 3 p.m. on a Tuesday.
  • One student died, and another was critically injured in the event.
  • Jacob Lee Bard has been named as a suspect in the shooting.
  • Bard is from Evansville, Indiana, which is about 150 miles from Frankfort.
  • He has been charged with murder and first-degree assault.
  • Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the shooting seems to be an isolated event.

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