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At least five people have been shot in a mass shooting at Lincoln University in Chester County, prompting a massive law enforcement and emergency response Saturday evening.

Authorities confirmed that police from multiple agencies, including Chester County and neighboring departments in Lancaster and Delaware Counties, have rushed to the campus.

Dispatchers reported an active shooter situation with multiple victims.

At least one patient was airlifted from the scene by a MedStat helicopter to a local hospital, while others were transported by ground ambulance.

The Chester County District Attorney’s Office released a statement acknowledging “a shooting with multiple victims” at Lincoln University and urged the public to avoid the area.

“Law enforcement has responded to the scene and are actively investigating,” the statement read.

As of late Saturday, at least four confirmed patients were reported, though officials later indicated that the total number of victims may be at least five.

Their conditions have not yet been made public.