Frankfort, Kentucky – An Indiana father accused of murder after shooting into a violent mob attacking his college-aged son on campus will not face prosecution, after a grand jury declined to indict him in a case that has raised serious questions about campus safety and delayed law-enforcement response.
Dorm Burglary Sparked Threats and Escalating Violence
The incident traces back to early October, when a dorm room housing one of Jacob Bard’s sons at Kentucky State University was burglarized. According to Bard’s attorney, Jonathan Danks, an organized group allegedly pulled a fire alarm and discharged fire extinguishers to disable security cameras before entering the room.
The victim, an 18-year-old student, reported the burglary to campus police. Shortly afterward, he allegedly began receiving explicit death threats, including messages stating “you will die.”
Danks said at least one person involved had previously had a firearm seized on campus but continued to boast about carrying a gun.
First Physical Attack Inside Dormitory
On December 6, the situation escalated dramatically. Between 15 and 20 people, many allegedly non-students wearing concealed face coverings, forced their way into the dorm room and violently assaulted the 18-year-old and three other students…