Campus lockdown ends after 2 shootings during winston salem state homecoming weekend leave 1 dead, 3 injured
Two campus shootings investigated
Both shootings happened Saturday at Winston-Salem State University, Assistant Police Chief Jason Swaim said. One person died and three others were injured, according to police. Swaim said investigators had not established whether the two incidents were related. He described the investigation at a Sunday news conference as being at a preliminary stage.
Lockdown lifted, campus safe
Authorities are continuing their investigation, and the university campus was reported safe. An earlier lockdown has been lifted. The report did not say whether police had made any arrests. Additional law enforcement officers are expected to stay on campus while the investigation proceeds.
University cancels remaining events
Chancellor Bonita J. Brown said the violence had shaken the university community. She announced that all remaining homecoming events would be canceled. Brown said counseling was available to those who needed support. A local church planned to lead a prayer call for the university, and Brown said the university remained focused on campus safety and community well-being.
Key points
- The two shootings occurred Saturday on Winston-Salem State University’s campus.
- One person was killed and three were injured, police said.
- Investigators have not determined whether the shootings were connected.
- The lockdown was lifted, and remaining homecoming events were canceled.