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USA Today
28-04-2025
- USA Today
Shooting rampage at North Carolina college leaves many questions after 1 killed, 6 injured
Shooting rampage at North Carolina college leaves many questions after 1 killed, 6 injured The shooting rampage took place early Sunday at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina. Show Caption Hide Caption Gun purchase waiting periods and other laws reduce youth gun deaths Certain gun laws, including safe storage and mandatory waiting periods, reduce firearm-related suicides among youth. Authorities in North Carolina on Monday were investigating a shooting rampage on the campus of Elizabeth City State University that left one person dead and six injured. State, county and local law enforcement were investigating the shooting that took place early Sunday, and anyone with photos, videos or other information was urged to contact police. No information on a possible suspect was released. A 24-year-old man, who was not a student at the school, was pronounced dead, the university said. "There is no immediate threat to the campus community at this time, and ECSU Police has increased patrols across the campus for added safety," the school said in a statement. Student Mark Hurlbut told WMGT-TV he was at home when he heard the gunshots. 'I heard the gunshots through my window and through the walls,' Hurlbut said. 'It finally clicked. This happened right outside my door.' The shooting occurred at the center of campus following Yard Fest, part of a weeklong Viking Fest celebration at the public, historically Black university in Elizabeth City. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said the shooting took place at around 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Four people — including three students — sustained gunshot wounds, according to the university. Two other students were injured during the "subsequent commotion," the university said. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening, according to the university, and all victims were transported to a local medical center for treatment. At least 1 dead, 6 injured after shooting at North Carolina university, authorities say The shooting prompted a campus lockdown, and the university issued a shelter-in-place order for all students. The lockdown was later lifted, and the school said it increased police patrols across campus as a precaution. Elizabeth City State University is about 26 miles south of the North Carolina and Virginia state border. The university had 2,261 students enrolled as of fall 2024. The incident at Elizabeth City State University is the latest school shooting to rock a U.S. college campus. On April 17, two people were killed and six others were wounded in a mass shooting at Florida State University. Police in Tallahassee said a 20-year-old student opened fire near the student union with a gun that belonged to his stepmother, a local sheriff's deputy.
Miami Herald
28-04-2025
- Miami Herald
North Carolina University Shooting: What We Know
An official statement from Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in North Carolina confirms that a shooting occurred early Sunday morning at the center of campus following Yard Fest, part of the school's Viking Fest celebrations. Six people were injured and one person was killed. Newsweek reached out to the ECSU Director of Public Safety-Chief Dr. Ernest L. Cuthbertson via email on Sunday for comment. This incident adds to the ongoing concern about gun violence on college campuses across the United States. The shooting disrupted what should have been a celebratory campus event and has prompted increased security measures at the historically Black university located about 50 miles south of Norfolk, which has approximately 2,300 students. Six people were injured during the incident - four with gunshot wounds (including three ECSU students) and two additional students injured in the ensuing commotion during the Yard Fest celebration. None of the injuries sustained by the victims are considered life-threatening, and all injured individuals have been transported to local hospitals for treatment. However, a 24-year-old man who was not an ECSU student was killed in the shooting. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, according to a statement from the university. After implementing a campus lockdown and shelter-in-place order immediately following the incident, university officials have since lifted these measures after law enforcement determined there was no ongoing threat. However, increased security patrols remain in place, and access to the central campus area continues to be restricted as a precautionary measure. The university says it has activated multiple support services for students, faculty, and staff affected by the tragedy. Elizabeth City State University released this statement following the shooting: "ECSU extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by this tragic event and remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the Viking community." The university shared more information on Facebook: "There is no immediate threat to the campus community at this time, and ECSU Police has increased patrols across the campus for added safety. Access to the center of campus is limited on Sunday." The investigation remains active with multiple law enforcement agencies involved, including ECSU Police, Elizabeth City Police Department, Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office, Camden County Sheriff's Office, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The university has established support services at several campus locations, including Bias Hall, University Suites, Viking Towers, and University Towers, with on-call and after-hours counseling available at 252-335-3275. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact ECSU Police at 252-335-3266 to assist with the ongoing investigation. Related Articles California Bill Lets Students Sleep in Cars During Housing CrisisTrump's 'Vladimir, STOP!' Plea Sparks Avalanche of Jokes, MemesTarget Sees Foot Traffic Down for 11th Straight Week Amid BoycottWarRoom's Natalie Winters Hits Back at 'Skimpy Outfits' Report 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
1 dead, 5 others injured following shooting at Elizabeth City State University
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — Campus officials with Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) said the campus was on lockdown Sunday morning following a shooting on the campus quad. In a Facebook post, the officials said the incident happened on-campus at 12:30 a.m. Officials sent an email out to students and faculty alerting them of the shooting 15 minutes after the incident. The campus then went on lockdown two hours after the email was sent. They went on to write, 'The safety and well-being of our campus community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.' On Saturday at 8 p.m., students gathered at the Quad on-campus for a portion of the university's annual 10 On Your Side's Madison Pearman talked with students who saw some arguing on the yard, which were followed by gunshots. The school says six individuals in total were injured during the incident. Four were shot, including three ECSU students. Two other ECSU students were injured during the commotion, but thankfully, none of the injuries were life-threatening, according to the school. All those injured were transported to the hospital for treatment. However, a 24-year-old man, who was not an ECSU student, was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin. ECSU Police, Elizabeth City Police, Pasquotank County Sherriff's Office, Camden County Sherriff's Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are continuing an investigation into an on-campus shooting that took place overnight. There is no immediate threat to the campus community at this time, and ECSU Police has increased patrols across the campus for added safety. Access to the center of campus is limited on Sunday. The university is deeply saddened by this senseless act. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all members of the Viking community affected by this tragedy. Elizabeth City State University This is a breaking news story. Stay with for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
28-04-2025
- Newsweek
North Carolina University Shooting: What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An official statement from Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in North Carolina confirms that a shooting occurred early Sunday morning at the center of campus following Yard Fest, part of the school's Viking Fest celebrations. Six people were injured and one person was killed. Newsweek reached out to the ECSU Director of Public Safety-Chief Dr. Ernest L. Cuthbertson via email on Sunday for comment. The Context This incident adds to the ongoing concern about gun violence on college campuses across the United States. The shooting disrupted what should have been a celebratory campus event and has prompted increased security measures at the historically Black university located about 50 miles south of Norfolk, which has approximately 2,300 students. What To Know Six people were injured during the incident - four with gunshot wounds (including three ECSU students) and two additional students injured in the ensuing commotion during the Yard Fest celebration. None of the injuries sustained by the victims are considered life-threatening, and all injured individuals have been transported to local hospitals for treatment. However, a 24-year-old man who was not an ECSU student was killed in the shooting. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, according to a statement from the university. After implementing a campus lockdown and shelter-in-place order immediately following the incident, university officials have since lifted these measures after law enforcement determined there was no ongoing threat. However, increased security patrols remain in place, and access to the central campus area continues to be restricted as a precautionary measure. The university says it has activated multiple support services for students, faculty, and staff affected by the tragedy. Stock image: Police tape blocks off the crime scene outside on February 28, 2022 in Sacramento, California. Stock image: Police tape blocks off the crime scene outside on February 28, 2022 in Sacramento, California. ANDRI TAMBUNAN/AFP via Getty Images What People Are Saying Elizabeth City State University released this statement following the shooting: "ECSU extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by this tragic event and remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the Viking community." The university shared more information on Facebook: "There is no immediate threat to the campus community at this time, and ECSU Police has increased patrols across the campus for added safety. Access to the center of campus is limited on Sunday." What Happens Next The investigation remains active with multiple law enforcement agencies involved, including ECSU Police, Elizabeth City Police Department, Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office, Camden County Sheriff's Office, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The university has established support services at several campus locations, including Bias Hall, University Suites, Viking Towers, and University Towers, with on-call and after-hours counseling available at 252-335-3275. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact ECSU Police at 252-335-3266 to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Yahoo
1 dead, 5 others injured following shooting at Elizabeth City State University
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — Campus officials with Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) said the campus was on lockdown Sunday morning following a shooting on the campus quad. In a Facebook post, the officials said the incident happened on-campus at 12:30 a.m. Officials sent an email out to students and faculty alerting them of the shooting 15 minutes after the incident. The campus then went on lockdown two hours after the email was sent. They went on to write, 'The safety and well-being of our campus community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.' On Saturday at 8 p.m., students gathered at the Quad on-campus for a portion of the university's annual 10 On Your Side's Madison Pearman talked with students who saw some arguing on the yard, which were followed by gunshots. The school says six individuals in total were injured during the incident. Four were shot, including three ECSU students. Two other ECSU students were injured during the commotion, but thankfully, none of the injuries were life-threatening, according to the school. All those injured were transported to the hospital for treatment. However, a 24-year-old man, who was not an ECSU student, was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin. ECSU Police, Elizabeth City Police, Pasquotank County Sherriff's Office, Camden County Sherriff's Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are continuing an investigation into an on-campus shooting that took place overnight. There is no immediate threat to the campus community at this time, and ECSU Police has increased patrols across the campus for added safety. Access to the center of campus is limited on Sunday. The university is deeply saddened by this senseless act. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all members of the Viking community affected by this tragedy. Elizabeth City State University This is a breaking news story. Stay with for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
