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Shooting at Elizabeth City State University Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured

The incident during a campus event has prompted a multi-agency investigation and increased security measures.

A Pasquotank County Sheriff's Deputy is seen placing crime scene tape around the front of Williams Hall, located in the center of the Elizabeth City State University campus, early Sunday morning.
Stock image: Police tape blocks off the crime scene outside on February 28, 2022 in Sacramento, California.
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Overview

  • The shooting occurred early Sunday morning during Yard Fest, part of the university's Viking Fest celebration.
  • A 24-year-old non-student was killed, and six others were injured, including three students with gunshot wounds.
  • None of the injuries sustained by the victims are life-threatening, and all injured individuals have been treated at a hospital.
  • The university implemented a temporary lockdown and shelter-in-place order, which has since been lifted, with heightened patrols remaining in place.
  • Law enforcement, including the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, is investigating the incident and seeking public assistance with information.