WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) student wanted in connection with a campus shooting on Friday has turned himself in.
Winston-Salem Police responded to campus after receiving reports of a shooting in a residence hall, Fox 8 reports. Officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound in a study room inside the building. The victim, who is not currently a student at the school, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Law enforcement says a fight led to the shooting.
WSPD’s Gang Unit, Gun Crime Reduction Unit and Violent Firearms Investigation Team conducted two search warrants on campus over the weekend. Seized in the searches were nine pounds of marijuana, THC edibles, drug paraphernalia, a firearm, and cash.
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Arrest warrants were issued for the suspect, identified as 19-year-old Ja’lon Stallings. Stallings turned himself into police Monday night. He is being held without bond and is facing multiple charges, including:
- Felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill
- Felony robbery with a dangerous weapon
- Felony discharge a firearm on educational property
- Felony discharge a firearm from within an enclosure to incite fear
- Misdemeanor carrying a concealed gun
- Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
- Misdemeanor possession of marijuana
Following Friday’s incident, WSSU’s Housing and Residence Life announced it has suspended visitation for non-WSSU students until further notice.
Second Shooting at Winston-Salem State University This Semester
Friday’s shooting is the second shooting on campus this semester. In February, an 18-year-old male student was hurt in an accidental shooting at Covington Hall. The school was placed in lockdown and the victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
“We are grateful that this incident was not deliberate and remained contained,” the school said in a statement after the shooting.
Possession of a firearm on university property is a violation of North Carolina state law and is against the school’s code of conduct.
