School officials said a shooting at Winston-Salem State University in the early hours of Sunday left one person dead and another injured.

The university said a suspected gunman was on the loose and visitors to the campus were urged to be cautious and stay away from restricted areas.

University spokesman Aaron Singleton said the dead man was 19-year-old Anthony White Jr, a second-year student from Charlotte. White’s mother said he was studying information technology. Xavier Martin of Charlotte said she did not know what led to the shooting.

Police said a second student received hospital treatment but was released early on Sunday. His name and condition were being withheld.

The shooting was reported around 1.20am, near some dormitories. The campus was locked down for about three hours. Singleton said police had a suspect, but would not provide other information.

The suspect was not believed to be a current student.



The historically black school in Winston-Salem was celebrating its homecoming weekend, when former students and staff return. Campus police could not be reached for comment.