VSU Shooting Suspect Arraigned in Chesterfield County Court
TL;DR: A 19-year-old suspect in an early Saturday shooting at Virginia State University that injured five people was arraigned Monday in Chesterfield County court on eight felony charges.
Quick facts
- Who: Camron Harris, 19, of Henrico
- What: Arraigned on four malicious wounding charges and four charges of firearm use in commission of felony related to VSU campus shooting
- When: Monday, August 18, 2026 (shooting occurred Saturday, August 15, early morning)
- Where: Chesterfield County court; shooting at VSU campus near Quad Annexes on Boisseau Street
The story
A 19-year-old suspect in a shooting at Virginia State University that wounded five people early Saturday was arraigned Monday morning in Chesterfield County court. Camron Harris of Henrico, who is not a student at the university, appeared virtually from the Chesterfield County Jail.
Harris faces eight felony charges: four counts of malicious wounding and four counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. His attorney, Sara Gaborik, said during the hearing that she wants to gather more information before seeking bond at a later date. Harris is currently being held without bond.
The shooting occurred around 1:28 a.m. Saturday at the Quad Annexes, near student dormitories at the campus on Boisseau Street. Five people, ranging in age from 17 to 23, were injured. Four of the wounded were not VSU students. One victim, a 20-year-old student, has been released from the hospital. Another victim remained in critical condition as of the arraignment.
Harris was arrested Saturday after police found him hiding in a dormitory closet on campus. Police also obtained eight felony warrants in connection with the incident.
According to authorities, multiple suspects may be involved in the shooting, and police said they are continuing to search for additional suspects. Harris's preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 1.
Key players
- Camron Harris: Accused shooter; 19-year-old from Henrico, not a VSU student
- Sara Gaborik: Harris's defense attorney
- Virginia State University: Location of the shooting incident
- Chesterfield County Police: Responded to incident and investigating
Key dates
- 2026-12-01: Harris preliminary hearing scheduled
Why it matters: The shooting at Virginia State University, one of the region's major educational institutions, occurred just days before the fall semester was set to begin. The incident and ongoing investigation highlight campus safety concerns as students prepare for the new academic year.
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Development timeline
- 2026-08-15Shooting at Virginia State University: Five people wounded in shooting near Quad Annexes early Saturday morning; Harris arrested hiding in dormitory closet [source]
- 2026-08-18Harris arraigned in Chesterfield County court: 19-year-old appears virtually from jail; faces eight felony charges; attorney seeks time to gather information before bond request; preliminary hearing scheduled for December 1 [source]
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Sources
- WRIC ABC 8News: 19-year-old VSU shooting suspect arraigned in Chesterfield court
- WAVY: Suspect in Virginia State University shooting arrested, found hiding in closet
- 12 on Your Side: VSU shooter to be arraigned Monday
- NBC News: Arrest made after 5 shot at Virginia State University
- CNN: Suspect arrested in Virginia State University shooting