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One Dead, Three Hurt in Two Shootings at Winston‑Salem State University

Police describe ongoing investigation after Saturday night shootings left one dead and three wounded on the North Carolina campus.

By SnapScopeSource: english.news.cn1 min read

In brief

On Saturday night, Winston‑Salem State University experienced two separate shooting incidents that killed one person and injured three others. Assistant Police Chief Jason Swaim said the attacks were not yet confirmed as connected and that no arrests had been made. The campus was locked down, then reopened early Sunday, with additional officers posted in the coming days.

A shooting on Winston‑Salem State University in North Carolina left one person dead and three wounded on Saturday night, according to local police.

Assistant Police Chief Jason Swaim said the two incidents appeared to be unrelated, but the investigation was still in its early stages and no arrests had been announced.

The campus was placed under lockdown shortly after the shootings. The lockdown ended early Sunday morning while security stepped up with additional officers on hand for the next few days.

These events happened during the university’s homecoming weekend, a time when many students and alumni gathered on campus.

Police are still working to determine whether the incidents were connected and what motivated the attacks.

Officials have urged anyone with additional information to come forward as the investigation continues.

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