Virginia State University shooting suspect found hiding in dorm closet arrested - Fox News
A 19-year-old suspect was arrested after a shooting at Virginia State University that left five people wounded. The suspect was found hiding in a dorm closet and is facing multiple felony charges.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant safety concerns regarding campus security and the prevalence of gun violence at educational institutions.
Virginia police arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with a mass shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday. Authorities named Camron Harris of Henrico, Virginia, noting that he is not a student at the university. The Saturday shooting left five people wounded, one of whom was in critical condition. Police have not identified any of the victims, but said only one of them is a university student. There was an hours-long manhunt following the shooting, and police say they ultimately found Harris hiding in a closet inside one of the campus dorm buildings. POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST AFTER 5 WOUNDED IN VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING: REPORT Police obtained felony warrants for four counts of malicious wounding and four counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Harris is being held without bail at Chesterfield County Jail, according to authorities. They say he may face more charges.
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