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Authorities arrested Ziyaire Spinks, 20, on charges of murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm on educational property, following a shooting at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina that left one person dead and at least one other injured. The incident occurred during homecoming weekend, with officers responding to gunshots around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday. A 19-year-old man was found with a fatal gunshot wound, and a 22-year-old woman with a gunshot wound was treated and released from the hospital. The shooting reportedly stemmed from an argument between two groups. A second shooting on campus resulted in two people being injured, with no arrests made in this case. The university canceled the remainder of homecoming activities and offered counseling services to the community.
University officials canceled the remainder of homecoming activities, with a local church leading a call for prayers in support of the community. Chancellor Bonita J. Brown called the shootings 'senseless violence' and assured the campus was secure, with additional law enforcement present during the investigation.
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