In brief
Police confirmed that two separate shootings on the campus of Winston‑Salem State University left one dead and three wounded. The campus was placed under lock‑down, which was lifted early Sunday, and officers remain on scene as investigators determine whether the incidents are connected. No arrests have been announced.
A student at Winston‑Salem State University was killed and three others were wounded in two separate shootings that took place on campus on Saturday night, police said Sunday morning. The incidents occurred during the university’s homecoming weekend.
The campus was placed under a full lockdown shortly after the shootings, a measure that was lifted early Sunday morning once the area was deemed secure. Police said extra officers would be on and around campus in the coming days to maintain security.
Assistant Police Chief Jason Swaim told the press that it remained unclear whether the two shootings were connected. He also noted that the investigation was still in its early stages.
No arrests have yet been announced and investigators have not identified a suspect. The university and local authorities are working to determine if the shootings are linked and to secure the campus for students and staff as the homecoming celebrations continue.
