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Virginia State University shooting suspect found hiding in dorm closet arrested
By Anders Hagstrom
Published August 16, 2026
Virginia police arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with a mass shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday.
Authorities named Camron Harris of Henrico, Virginia, noting that he is not a student at the university. The Saturday shooting left five people wounded, one of whom was in critical condition.
Police have not identified any of the victims, but said only one of them is a university student.
There was an hours-long manhunt following the shooting, and police say they ultimately found Harris hiding in a closet inside one of the campus dorm buildings.
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This Nov. 12, 2023 file photo shows the campus of Virginia State University. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Police obtained felony warrants for four counts of malicious wounding and four counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Harris is being held without bail at Chesterfield County Jail, according to authorities. They say he may face more charges.
The shooting itself took place early Saturday morning, while Harris was arrested hours later.
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Chesterfield Police arrested 19-year-old Camron Harris in connection with a mass shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday, August 15. (WWBT via AP; Chesterfield County Police Department)
"Officers responded to the 3300 block of Boisseau Street at approximately 1:28 a.m. and discovered five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds outside VSU residence halls," a university official told Fox News Digital.
"We recognize the concern this incident has caused among our students, parents, alumni, friends and the broader VSU community," the university said in a statement Saturday afternoon. "VSU police will maintain an increased presence on campus as the investigation continues.
"Students should monitor their VSU email for additional safety measures currently in effect and information about available support resources," the statement added.
A campus lockdown at VSU has since been lifted.
Chesterfield Police arrested 19-year-old Camron Harris in connection with a mass shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday, August 15. (Chesterfield County Police Department)
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VSU, a state-supported historically Black university, is located in Ettrick, Virginia, about 25 miles south of Richmond.
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