Winston-Salem State University Campus Shooting Injures Student-Athlete
A Winston-Salem State University women's basketball player was among those injured in a shooting incident that occurred on campus on Saturday.
Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, November 9, 2026 — A shooting incident on the campus of Winston-Salem State University on Saturday resulted in injuries to multiple individuals, including a student-athlete from the university’s women’s basketball team. The precise number of injured parties and the severity of their conditions have not been immediately detailed.
The incident took place on the university grounds on Saturday. Specifics regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting, the exact time it occurred, and the location on campus where the event transpired were not immediately available.
A spokesperson for Winston-Salem State University has confirmed that one of the individuals injured is a player on the university’s women’s basketball team. The identity of the student-athlete and any other injured individuals has not been released, citing privacy concerns and ongoing investigations.
Information regarding the perpetrator or perpetrators involved in the shooting has also not been disclosed. Law enforcement agencies are reportedly investigating the incident. Details concerning any arrests made, charges filed, or the ongoing status of the investigation were not provided in the initial summary of the trend.
The university has not yet released details about any immediate campus-wide safety alerts, lockdowns, or public statements beyond confirming the injured student-athlete. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses. The name of the contractor, the permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, or fine amounts related to campus safety were not mentioned in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN DELL Staff Reporter on greensboro.com, see more information here.
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