A fatal shooting at Kentucky State University left one student dead and another critically injured, authorities said; the suspected shooter — who is not a student — was arrested after the campus went into lockdown. University officials and local law enforcement secured the campus and notified families as investigations continued. Kentucky governor Andy Beshear described the incident as isolated and called for prayers for victims and the campus community. The university announced support services for students and employees while campus leaders assess safety protocols and communications during the critical aftermath. The episode amplifies concerns about campus safety at HBCUs and smaller institutions and is likely to prompt reviews of emergency response, campus-police coordination and support resources for students and families.