Multiple shooters at Virginia State University, with 5 people shot - cbc.ca
Five people were shot near dormitories at Virginia State University, including one student who has since been released from the hospital. Authorities have issued eight felony warrants for Camron Harris, who is not a student, but have not yet provided information on a motive or additional suspects despite earlier statements about multiple shooters. The incident occurred just before the new school year began, prompting a campus lockdown that has since been lifted.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence, particularly in or near educational institutions, and the safety of students as they return to campus. It also raises questions about the initial police response and communication regarding the number of suspects.
Camron Harris of Henrico, Va., is not a student on campus, nor were four of the people injured, Chesterfield County Police said in a statement. They ranged in age from 17 to 23. One of the injured, a 20-year-old, is a student and has now been released from hospital, authorities said. The victims' names have not been released.
Authorities have given no information about a possible motive. Police obtained eight felony warrants for Harris, including for malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. It wasn't immediately clear if he had a lawyer who could speak on his behalf.
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