Suspect in Virginia State University shooting found hiding in dorm closet
A 19-year-old suspect, Camron Harris, was arrested after hiding in a dormitory closet for more than 14 hours following a shooting at Virginia State University. Five people were wounded in the incident, with one victim in critical condition. Authorities continue to investigate the motive while the university remains on heightened security.
- ▪The shooting occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, resulting in five victims with gunshot wounds, one of whom is in critical condition.
- ▪Camron Harris, a 19‑year‑old resident of Henrico, Virginia, was found in a closet in Seward Hall and arrested on four counts of malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
- ▪Virginia State University was placed on lockdown after the incident, but officials said there is no ongoing threat to the campus community.
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Police investigate the scene of a shooting on the campus of Virginia State University on Saturday, in Petersburg, Virginia. Photograph: WWBT/APView image in fullscreenPolice investigate the scene of a shooting on the campus of Virginia State University on Saturday, in Petersburg, Virginia. Photograph: WWBT/APVirginiaSuspect in Virginia State University shooting found hiding in dorm closetSuspect, 19, who is not enrolled at the university arrested in connection with shooting of five people, authorities sayMichael SainatoSun 16 Aug 2026 15.39 EDTFirst published on Sun 16 Aug 2026 11.42 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA young man suspected in connection with the shooting of five people on Saturday on the campus of Virginia State University (VSU) hid in a dormitory closet for more than…
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