Shooting at Elizabeth City State University leaves one dead and six injured

In a tragic incident at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina, a shooting took place early on Sunday morning following the Yard Fest event, which was part of the university's weeklong Viking Fest celebration. This historically Black university, with approximately 2,300 students, experienced a campus lockdown after the incident, which left one man dead and six others injured. The university's statement indicated that the deceased was a 24-year-old male who was not a student of ECSU, and whose identity is pending notification of his family. Four of the injured sustained gunshot wounds, three of whom were students, while two others were injured during the chaos that ensued following the gunfire. Fortunately, none of the injuries were deemed life-threatening, and all the injured individuals were promptly transported to a nearby hospital to receive treatment. Following the lockdown imposed to ensure the safety of the campus community, university officials expressed their deep sadness over this senseless act of violence and conveyed their thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families. Access to the center of the campus remained restricted for some time after the situation was resolved. The police investigation into the incident is currently being handled by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies, as they seek information from the public pertaining to the shooting. As details unfold, the university has reassured the community that there is no immediate threat and has increased patrols across campus as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of its remaining students and staff.