The family of Jujuan Jeffers, a 20-year-old man who was killed in an October 2025 shooting on the campus of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, has filed a lawsuit in civil court against the HBCU, according to a report from NBC 10 Philadelphia.
The shooting occurred during a homecoming celebration event outside of Lincoln University’s International Cultural Center. Jeffers, who had no direct ties to the university, was the incident’s only fatality; however, six other individuals, including one Lincoln student and one graduate of the university, were wounded.
According to the lawsuit, Jeffers’ family claims “Lincoln University prioritized the ‘college experience’ over safety” and “failed to implement adequate security and crowd-control measures.” The suit also claims that Lower Oxford Township had warned the HBCU about public safety concerns and potential criminal activity associated with large campus events prior to the homecoming celebration, but Lincoln administrators failed to address those concerns.
The family is seeking punitive damages and an audit of Lincoln’s current security policies.
