Shooting reported at Winston-Salem State University
The gist
Police confirmed a shooting at Winston-Salem State University's homecoming, and EMS took three victims to hospital.
The historically Black university's annual celebration drew students, alumni and visitors.
How it unfolded
- Nov 7, 2026Reports of a possible shooting emerged during WSSU's homecoming celebrations, and the university was placed under heightened security.
- Nov 7, 2026The Winston-Salem Police Department said it received a call around 9:45 p.m.
- Nov 7, 2026Forsyth County EMS transported three victims to the hospital; officials could not share their condition.
Key terms
- homecoming
- A tradition of welcoming back alumni to celebrate an organization, common in US schools and colleges.
- historically Black university
- US colleges founded before 1964 with the purpose of educating African American students.
- EMS
- Emergency services that provide urgent pre-hospital treatment and stabilization for serious illness and injury and transport to definitive care.
Source: Wikipedia