Man arrested after deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State University during homecoming weekend

A 20-year-old man is being held without bond on murder and firearms charges after a shooting at a historically Black university in North Carolina left one person dead and at least one other person injured.The shooting took place at Winston-Salem State University during homecoming weekend, and police said detectives had determined it was an isolated incident.Ziyaire Spinks, 20, faces charges of murder and possession of a firearm on educational property, according to Assistant Police Chief Jason Swaim of the Winston-Salem Police Department.Swaim said the circumstances surrounding the shooting were still under investigation.Officers were alerted by gunshots at around 9.45pm on Saturday and responded to the campus, Swaim said.They found a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound, but life-saving measures were unsuccessful.A 22-year-old woman found at the scene appeared to have a gunshot wound as well. She was taken to a hospital, where she was treated and later released.Police had said during an early morning news conference that two separate shootings occurred on campus on Saturday night. No details about the second shooting have been shared.University officials canceled the remainder of the homecoming activities. Instead, they said a local church had planned to lead a call for prayers in support of the community.Chancellor Bonita J. Brown issued a statement on Sunday morning, calling the shootings “senseless violence.”She assured students, faculty and parents that the campus was secure and that additional law enforcement would remain while the investigation continues. The school was offering counseling for anyone in need.“We also recognize the concern and anxiety these events have created among our students, parents, families and broader community,” Brown said. “We take our responsibility for campus safety seriously and remain committed to the well-being of everyone who is part of our university community.”