Maryland woman turns self in days after accused VSU shooter found in her dorm room

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Days after several people were shot at Virginia State University, a Maryland woman has turned her self into police after the suspected shooter was found in her dorm, according to police in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Authorities arrested Glen Burnie resident Ja’Niah Johnson at the Chesterfield County police headquarters on Tuesday after police said Camron Harris of Henrico, Va., was found inside her dorm room in Seward Hall.

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A booking photo for Ja’Niah Johnson, who turned herself into police in Chesterfield County, Va. on Aug. 18, 2026, after police found a man accused of shooting five people at Virginia State University hiding inside a closet in her dorm room. (Chesterfield County Police)

Harris, who is not a student at the historically Black university, was accused of shooting five people, including one VSU student, outside of several dormitories on campus just days before the start of the semester.

Police were called to the 3300 block of Boisseau Street for a reported shooting, and found the five people ranging in age from 17 to 23, with gunshot wounds. One person was treated for critical injuries, while others were treated for non-life-threatening wounds.

Authorities said Harris was found hiding inside a dorm closet and faces eight felony charges.

Police on Monday obtained a misdemeanor arrest warrant for Johnson, who voluntarily returned to Virginia and turned herself in to detectives. She was booked on accessory after the fact and released on her own recognizance bond.

VSU is located in the town of Ettrick, which sits roughly 25 miles outside Richmond.