On the night of November 7th, 2021, a fatal shooting occurred at a house party near James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The shooting resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left several others injured. The incident has left the community in shock and has raised concerns about gun violence and safety on college campuses.
According to reports, the shooting took place at a house party on Chestnut Ridge Drive, just a few blocks away from the James Madison University campus. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing people running from the scene. Police arrived on the scene shortly after and found two individuals who had been shot. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The victims have been identified as 20-year-old JMU student Diamante Travon Ellis and 22-year-old Anthony Charles Wilson Jr. of Hampton, Virginia. Both were attending the party when the shooting occurred. Several other individuals were injured in the shooting and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The motive for the shooting is still unclear, and police are actively investigating the incident. They have asked anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The shooting has left the JMU community in mourning and has raised concerns about safety on college campuses. JMU President Jonathan Alger issued a statement expressing his condolences to the families of the victims and urging students to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
“This is a tragic loss for our community, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected by this senseless act of violence,” Alger said. “We are working closely with law enforcement to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice, and we urge anyone with information about this incident to come forward.”
The shooting has also sparked a conversation about gun violence and the need for stricter gun control laws. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued a statement calling for action to prevent gun violence.
“We must take action to prevent senseless acts of gun violence like this from happening in our communities,” Northam said. “We need common-sense gun laws that keep guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals and protect our communities from gun violence.”
The shooting at the house party near James Madison University is a tragic reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence. It is a call to action for lawmakers and community members to work together to prevent future tragedies and ensure the safety of our communities.
