Winston-Salem police are investigating two separate shootings on the Winston-Salem State University campus that occurred Saturday evening. The first shooting took place just after 9:45 p.m. and the second at 10:22 p.m. Below you’ll find quick live updates on the shootings.
FIRST FILMING ON THE WSSU CAMPUS
Here’s what we know about the first shoot at this time:
A 19-year-old man is dead, a 22-year-old woman was injured and two men face charges after a shooting on the campus of Winston-Salem State University, according to Winston-Salem police.
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Shortly after 9:45 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to the 600 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive after hearing gunshots in the area.
Police found Peyton Patterson, 19, suffering from a gunshot wound and began life-saving measures. EMS personnel also provided aid, but Patterson died from his injuries. Detectives determined the shooting was an isolated incident and Patterson’s next of kin was notified. WSSU officials said Patterson was not a student at the university in a recent Facebook update.
“While this provides important clarity, it does not lessen the tragedy or its impact on our university and the broader Winston-Salem community. Our thoughts remain with the families and loved ones of those affected,” WSSU said in its message.
Alyssa Ellerbee, 22, was also found with a gunshot wound. She was taken to a local hospital, where she was treated and released. Police have not released any information on whether Ellerbee is a WSSU student at this time.
Police charged Ziyaire Spinks, 20, with general murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflict serious injury and criminal possession of a firearm on a school property.
Cequan Brower, 18, was also charged with affray in connection with the incident. None of the suspects were students, police said.
At a news conference, officers said the victims and suspects were in two separate groups when an argument broke out, leading to the shooting that killed Patterson and injured Ellerbee.
Spinks is being held without bail. Brower is being held on $50,000 bail. Police said Spinks and Brower will appear in court Monday. They have also not released their photos at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
SECOND FILMING ON THE WSSU CAMPUS
Here’s the latest on the second shooting at Winston-Salem State University.
Police said the second shooting happened at 10:22 p.m. at the intersection of Victory Circle and Cromartie Street on the WSSU campus. Police said while they were investigating an earlier incident nearby, they also heard gunshots in the area.
Police found Najir Pearsall, 21, who was taken to hospital and is in critical but stable condition. Officers said they also located Makyiah Ward, 20, who was shot, also taken to the hospital and was currently in stable condition. Police said they identified a vehicle linked to the incident and later located it.
Police said the circumstances of the shooting were still under investigation and no arrests had been made. They also have not said whether Pearsall or Ward are students at WSSU at this time.
CLASSES CANCELED MONDAY
Winston-Salem State University canceled classes Monday due to the shooting.
“All classes are canceled Monday, November 9 to allow students time to process these events and access available support. Classes will resume Tuesday, November 10 at 8 a.m. Campus operations and administrative offices will remain open Monday,” the university said.
“We thank our University family and the Winston-Salem community for their compassion and support during this difficult time,” officials said.
CALL WITH ADVICE
Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Winston-Salem Police Department’s non-emergency number at 336-773-7700.
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