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

A 24-year-old nonstudent was killed and six others injured during a late-night shooting following Viking Fest at the historically Black university in North Carolina.

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 at 12:30 a.m. on April 27 in the central campus quad during Yard Fest, part of the university's Viking Fest celebrations.
  • A 24-year-old man who was not affiliated with the university was killed; his identity has not been released pending next-of-kin notification.
  • Four people, including three ECSU students, sustained gunshot wounds, while two other students were injured during the commotion; none of the injuries are life-threatening.
  • The university initially instituted a lockdown and shelter-in-place order, which has since been lifted, though increased patrols and restricted access to the central campus remain in effect.
  • The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and local authorities are actively investigating the incident, urging the public to provide any relevant information, videos, or photos.