In brief
Jacob Lee Bard, 48, has been charged with murder after a shooting at Kentucky State University killed 19-year-old De’Jon Fox and critically injured another student. The incident, which took place at a residence hall, has raised safety concerns on campus as investigators continue to seek clarity on the events leading to the shooting.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A parent of a Kentucky State University (KSU) student, Jacob Lee Bard, has been charged with murder following a shooting incident on campus that resulted in the death of 19-year-old De’Jon Fox and left another student critically injured. The shooting occurred at Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall on the KSU campus in Frankfort, with Bard, 48, quickly apprehended by university police. Bard, originally from Evansville, Indiana, is currently under representation from a public defender. As investigations unfold, police have indicated that the violence is isolated, but details regarding the motive remain undisclosed. KSU has faced concerns regarding safety as this incident follows a previous shooting in August where two non-students were injured. University President Koffi C. Akakpo reassured that safety evaluations would be conducted post-investigation, emphasizing KSU's commitment to a secure campus for its community.
