After a shooting during their annual spring celebration injured six and killed a visitor, students at Elizabeth City State University are advocating for increased safety protocols. The April 27 incident resulted in significant trauma among students, prompting online classes and campus police investigations. The university's interim chancellor expressed condolences and reiterated a commitment to safety, as the community grapples with the aftermath of the violence. Student leaders call for further protective measures to ensure a secure campus environment moving forward.
"We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time... The safety and well-being of our students... remain our highest priorities."
"The whole school was in a traumatic state... Students fled the quad and hunkered down in their dorms on lockdown. The mood has been sad and gloomy since."
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