The Sunday shooting took place at the Elizabeth City State University campus, a historically African -American state university, after the end of Yard Fest – the final event of the weekly celebration of Viking Fest. It is an annual celebration of culture, history and entertainment about Nordic roots.
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At the scene of the incident, the death of a 24-year-old man who was not a university student was found. His identity remains undisclosed. Four people, including three students, had gunshot wounds, and two other students suffered as a result of confusion. All wounded were taken to hospital.
“The university is deeply saddened by this senseless act,” said the university authorities, cited by NBC News. In response to the tragedy, the university, which has about 2,300 students, increased the number of patrols in its area.
USA. Shooting in a popular resort
In the popular tourist town of Myrtle Beach late Saturday evening there was a shootout, as a result of which one person died and 11 were injured. The fire was exchanged in the heart of the famous Myrtle Beach entertainment district.
The Local Police Department announced that the shooting was a consequence of a quarrel that broke out just before midnight. In the face of a direct threat, a police officer shot an 18-year-old suspect who died. 11 other people were injured and received medical assistance.
The mayor of Myrtle Beach, Brenda Bethune, praised the policeman's quick response, emphasizing that he prevented further tragedy.
– Our officer noticed what was happening and seeing the escalation of the argument, he reacted extremely quickly. In my opinion, he saved the life of others, “said Bethune, cited by Fox News.
Shooting in a pizzeria near Lublin. The police do not exclude gangster accounts
According to data from Gun Violence Archive, in 2025, 91 mass shootings were recorded in the United States, in which 119 people were killed and 337 were injured. The organization defines a mass shooting as an incident in which at least four people, excluding the perpetrator, are injured or killed.
