Winston-Salem State University plans to resume classes at 8 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, following two shootings on its campus during homecoming weekend. The university canceled classes on Monday, November 9, to give students and employees time to process the incidents and access support services.
In an official statement published November 8, WSSU said its campus remained secure and there was no active threat at the time of the announcement. The university also confirmed that additional law enforcement personnel would remain on campus while investigations continued.
Source: WSSU official statement
The incidents occurred on Saturday evening, November 7. According to reporting by The Associated Press, one 19-year-old man died and a 22-year-old woman was injured in the first shooting. Police arrested 20-year-old Ziyaire Spinks in connection with that incident. A separate shooting later injured two additional people, and authorities were investigating whether the incidents were connected.
Source: Associated Press report
WSSU clarified that the person who died and the accused shooter in the first incident were not university students. The university said it would continue coordinating with law enforcement and provide counseling and support resources to members of its campus community.
Students seeking counseling can contact the WSSU Counseling Center at 336-750-3270. The university also listed confidential support services for faculty and staff in its statement.
The return to classes marks an important step for the university community, but the investigations remain ongoing. Students and residents should rely on updates from Winston-Salem State University and local law enforcement rather than unverified claims circulating online.
Source: WSSU official update and support information
