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2 shootings at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend leave 1 dead

It is too early to tell whether the shootings were connected, police say.

2 shootings at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend leave 1 dead

Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP) — Two separate shootings during homecoming weekend at Winston-Salem State University have resulted in one fatality and three injuries, according to police reports released on Sunday. Assistant Police Chief Jason Swaim of the Winston-Salem Police Department stated that both incidents took place on Saturday on the university's campus, though it remains unclear if the shootings are linked at this early stage of the investigation.

Authorities are actively investigating the matter, and the campus is currently considered safe. The lockdown has been lifted following the events. Swaim emphasized that the investigation is in its preliminary stages and that no arrests have been made so far.

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