A shooting at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina resulted in one fatality and six injuries early Sunday. The incident occurred on campus following Yard Fest, the concluding event of the university’s Viking Fest celebration. The deceased was a 24-year-old man, not affiliated with the university; his identity has not been disclosed pending family notification. Among the wounded, four individuals sustained gunshot wounds, including three students, while two other students were injured during the ensuing chaos. Fortunately, none of the injuries are considered life-threatening, and all injured individuals were taken to a hospital for treatment.
In response to the shooting, the university initiated a lockdown and later intensified security patrols across campus, although access to the central campus area was still restricted. The university expressed deep sadness over what they described as a “senseless act” of violence, emphasizing their commitment to the safety of students and staff.
Located about 50 miles south of Norfolk, Virginia, Elizabeth City State University serves approximately 2,300 students. Following the incident, a call to campus police was directed to a university spokesperson, who did not immediately respond. The lockdown was eventually lifted, allowing for a return to normalcy amid heightened security measures. The university community is grappling with the aftermath of the shooting, underscoring ongoing concerns regarding campus safety.
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