One person was killed and three others injured in a pair of shootings at Winston-Salem State University late Saturday night, authorities confirmed. The violence erupted just before 10 p.m. during the school’s homecoming weekend, which included a football game against rival Fayetteville State University.
Police responded to reports of gunfire around 9:45 p.m., later determining there were two separate shooting incidents on campus. Details about the circumstances of either shooting remain unclear, and investigators have not disclosed whether the suspects have any connection to the university.
Lockdown Lifted After Hours of Uncertainty
The university was placed on lockdown following the shootings, with students sheltering in place for hours. Police eventually allowed students to return to their dorms shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday. The conditions of the three wounded individuals have not been released.
Authorities have not identified the deceased victim or the injured parties, nor have they provided information about potential suspects. The shootings occurred during a busy homecoming weekend, raising concerns about campus safety during large events.
Community Reacts to Violence
The incident has sent shockwaves through the historically Black university community, with many questioning how such violence could occur during what should have been a celebratory weekend. University officials have yet to release a statement addressing the shootings or outlining any changes to campus security measures.
As the investigation continues, students and faculty await answers about the motive behind the attacks and whether they were connected to homecoming activities. The university, located in North Carolina, enrolls about 5,000 students and is one of the state’s prominent HBCUs.
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