US: Police activity ongoing at Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, N.C., late Jan. 18 after shots fired

Event

Authorities are responding to reports of gunfire near Wilson Hall at Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as of late Jan. 18. Officials have placed the school under lockdown after receiving reports of gunshots being fired in the vicinity. The motive for the incident is not immediately clear. Authorities have not reported any injuries or if they have any suspects in custody.

Heightened security, as well as localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as investigations continue.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional travel time and seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Comply with the directives of authorities.