Suspect in Virginia State University shooting found hiding in dorm closet
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Suspect, 19, who is not enrolled at the university arrested in connection with shooting of five people, authorities say
A young man suspected in connection with the shooting of five people on Saturday on the campus of Virginia State University (VSU) hid in a dormitory closet for more than 14 hours being found and arrested, according to authorities.
The suspect – identified as 19-year-old Camron Harris – was found in Seward Hall on VSU’s campus at 4pm, local police Lt James Lamb said, according to the Virginia news outlet WTVR. The shooting occurred at about 1.30am on Saturday.
The Associated Press contributed reporting
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