Camron Harris Arrested in VSU Shooting That Wounded Five

The university locked down after the shooting and lifted the order later, saying no immediate threat remained. VSU initially said police were searching for multiple suspects. By Saturday evening, authorities had not said whether anyone else was still being sought or whether Harris knew any of the victims.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Hanover County Sheriff's Office were assisting with the investigation. The investigation was continuing.

Virginia State University, in Ettrick, about 24 miles south of Richmond and in Chesterfield County, is a historically Black public university with about 5,700 students. It was the first fully state-supported four-year college for Black Americans.

The incident came days before the new academic year was set to begin. Residence halls had opened a week earlier, and many students had recently completed the university's New Trojans Experience programme for incoming students. VSU urged students to monitor their university email for additional safety instructions and information about support services. University officials expressed concern for students and the wider campus community. Classes were scheduled to resume Monday, and no change to that schedule had been announced.