Man, 20, Charged With Murder in Winston-Salem State Shooting

Police in North Carolina have arrested a 20-year-old man over the Winston-Salem State shooting that killed a 19-year-old man during the university’s homecoming weekend, the Associated Press reported.

Ziyaire Spinks was arrested on Sunday (Nov 8) and is being held without bond. He faces charges of murder, assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm on educational property. Police confirmed he is not a student at the university.

Winston-Salem State shooting during homecoming

Winston-Salem police officers on campus for homecoming events heard gunshots at around 9.45pm on Saturday (Nov 7), AP said. They found a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound and gave aid, but he died at the scene. A 22-year-old woman with an apparent gunshot wound was taken to hospital, treated and later released. The victims have not been named.

Police said the shooting stemmed from an argument between two groups of people. Assistant Chief Jason Swaim announced the arrest at a news conference.

Less than an hour after the first shooting, police responded to more gunfire on campus. Swaim said two people were injured after shots were fired following an altercation. No arrests have been made in that case, and authorities are investigating whether the two shootings are connected.

Police chief urges patience

Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn Jr vowed that authorities would find all of those responsible and asked people not to point fingers while the investigation continues. “It’s important that the blame of these tragic events go to the right people,” he said.

Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr said the community needed prayers.

Chancellor Bonita J. Brown called the shootings senseless violence and said the campus was secure, with additional law enforcement remaining while the investigation continues. University officials cancelled the remaining homecoming activities on Sunday and offered counselling to anyone in need.

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