One Arrested in Virginia State University Shooting That Injured Five
Police arrested a 19-year-old, Camron Harris, in connection with a shooting that wounded five people, including one critically, at Virginia State University in Ettrick, Virginia. Harris, who is not a student, was found hiding in a dorm closet. The shooting…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 16, 2026 —
Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a shooting incident that left five people injured, one critically, at Virginia State University in Ettrick, Virginia. The suspect has been identified as Camron Harris.
The shooting took place early Saturday morning in the vicinity of campus dormitories. Following the incident, a temporary lockdown was instituted at the university.
According to reports, Harris is not a student at Virginia State University. He was apprehended by law enforcement while reportedly hiding in a dorm closet.
The number of individuals wounded in the shooting is five, with one victim sustaining critical injuries. The specific circumstances leading to the shooting and further details regarding the victims were not immediately available.
The Ettrick Police Department, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, is continuing its investigation into the matter.
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