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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade

Police arrest 19-year-old suspect in Virginia State University shooting

Police have arrested 19-year-old Camron Harris in connection with a shooting at Virginia State University that left five people wounded. The incident occurred early Saturday morning near campus dormitories, prompting a temporary lockdown of the university.

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Why It Matters

The shooting resulted in five injuries and impacted campus operations just before the start of the new school year, raising concerns about safety for the university community.

Key Facts

  • Five people were wounded in a shooting on the Virginia State University campus at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.
  • Camron Harris, 19, of Henrico, Virginia, was arrested while hiding in a dormitory closet.
  • Harris faces eight felony warrants, including charges for malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
  • The five victims ranged in age from 17 to 23.
  • Only one of the five victims is a student at Virginia State University; that student has been released from the hospital.
  • The university lifted a campus lockdown after law enforcement determined there was no immediate threat to the community.
  • The shooting occurred near the university's Quad Annexes.
  • Classes at the university are scheduled to resume on Monday.
  • The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are assisting Chesterfield County Police in the investigation.

Who's Mentioned

personArthur Fridrich“Former director of distance education at the university”personCamron Harris“19-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the shooting”organizationBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives“Assisting in the investigation”organizationVirginia State University“The university where the shooting occurred”organizationChesterfield County Police“Law enforcement agency leading the investigation”organizationHanover County Sheriff’s Office“Assisting in the investigation”