NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade
Police arrest 19-year-old suspect in Virginia State University shooting
Chesterfield County Police arrested 19-year-old Camron Harris in connection with an overnight shooting at Virginia State University that left five people wounded. The suspect was found hiding in a dormitory closet, and authorities have issued eight felony warrants against him, including charges for malicious wounding and firearm use.
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The incident occurred on the eve of the new school year, impacting campus safety protocols and the well-being of the university community.
Key Facts
- Five people were wounded in a shooting near the university's Quad Annexes at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
- Camron Harris, 19, of Henrico, Virginia, was arrested and faces eight felony warrants.
- The victims ranged in age from 17 to 23.
- Four of the five victims were not students at the university.
- One victim, a 20-year-old student, has been released from the hospital.
- The university campus was placed under lockdown, which has since been lifted.
- Authorities stated there is no current immediate threat to the campus community.
- The shooting occurred shortly before the start of the new school year on Monday.
- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are assisting the investigation.
Who's Mentioned
personArthur Fridrich“Former university director of distance education”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“Location of the shooting and campus lockdown”organizationChesterfield County Police“Law enforcement agency leading the investigation”organizationHanover County Sheriff’s Office“Assisting in the investigation”