Black colleges have seen a rise in violence and murders at their homecomings this year. Winston Salem State had blood splatter during homecoming game. Black college enrollment is also dropping, many students claim to be unchallenged academically
4 people were shot and one person was murdered in a quadruple shooting at Winston Salem State University’s homecoming on November 7, 2026 in Winston Salem, NC. Ziyaire Spinks, 20, was arrested accused of murdering 19-year-old Peyton Patterson. Winston Salem State University is a Historically Black College University. Follow Charlotte Alerts on Instagram.
Ziyaire Spinks
Thousands of people were on Winston Salem State University’s campus for the homecoming football game. A fight started between fans and shots were heard around 10 p.m. Four people total were shot. One victim was killed identified as Peyton.
Peyton died on scene. The other 3 victims shot were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Ziyaire was arrested shortly after the quadruple shooting and is being held without bond on charges of murder and possession of a firearm on educational property.
It is said that more than one person fired shots during the quadruple shooting, but not all suspects have been arrested.
University officials canceled the remainder of the homecoming activities, saying instead that a local church had planned to lead a call for prayers in support of the community, wow how fun.
Earlier this month a Livingstone College student died on campus.
Enrollment numbers are down at black colleges due to on campus violence and lack of funding.
