Fastrack · Two Winston-Salem State Shootings Leave One Dead, Three Injured

Two shootings on Winston-Salem State University's campus Saturday night left one person dead and three injured. Police say it is too early to tell if they are linked.

9:45 p.m. Saturday: police got the first call about a shooting.
1:25 a.m. Sunday: police let students walk back to their dorms.
The shootings came during homecoming weekend at the historically Black university.
Police have lifted the campus lockdown and say the campus is safe.

Why it matters: Key facts remain unknown. Police have not identified the victims or said whether the shooters have ties to the school.

Police have not said whether anyone has been arrested.
The condition of the three injured people has not been released.

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Center coverage, 4 sources: The center frames it as a police-confirmed homecoming tragedy, stressing the early stage of the investigation and that the campus is now safe.

WPXI Pittsburgh16hPolice: 2 shootings at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend leave 1 dead WESH 2 News23h1 dead, 3 others injured after two separate shootings at Winston-Salem State University WGAL 823h1 dead, 3 others injured after two separate shootings at Winston-Salem State University WSB-TV Atlanta16hPolice: 2 shootings at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend leave 1 dead

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ABC News15h2 shootings at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend leave 1 dead CNN12h2 shootings at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend leave 1 dead and 3 others injured, police say NBC News14h1 killed and 3 wounded in shootings on Winston-Salem State University campus

Right coverage, 1 sources: The right reports the casualty count and timeline, focusing on the details police have not yet released.

Breitbart News15hOne Dead, 3 Injured in Winston-Salem State University Shootings

What’s next: Assistant Police Chief Jason Swaim said the investigation is "still very early in its preliminary stages."

Details on each shooting have yet to be released.
Were the two shootings connected?
Has anyone been arrested, and did those involved have ties to the university?
Who are the victims, and what is the condition of the three injured?