A tragic shooting took place at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina, resulting in one fatality and six injuries. The incident occurred following the Viking Fest celebrations at the university. The victim, a 24-year-old man who was not a student at the university, lost his life in the shooting. Additionally, four individuals, three of whom were students, sustained injuries from gunshot wounds, which were fortunately non-life-threatening. The authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine the motive behind the shooting and bring the perpetrators to justice. The university administration has expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate event and is providing support to the affected students and faculty members. Such incidents highlight the importance of campus security measures and the need for increased vigilance to ensure the safety of students and staff.