House Education Chair Schweyer issues statement on tragic, deadly shooting at Lincoln University

HARRISBURG, Oct. 26 — Pennsylvania House Majority Education Chairman Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh) issued the following statement on Saturday's tragic, deadly shooting at Lincoln University:

“As the father of a college student, last night’s horror at Lincoln University is every parent’s worst nightmare. This was a senseless act of violence against all of us. 

My heart goes out to Lincoln’s students and their families, faculty and the entire Lincoln University community as they grieve. I know that Dr. Allen and her leadership team will do everything in their power to bring together this strong community, and we stand fully behind them as they move forward during these most difficult of days."