5 people injured in shooting at Virginia State University
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
A shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday resulted in five people being injured, the university announced. Campus police responded to the incident around 1:30 a.m. outside a residence hall, finding five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency services transported the victims to local hospitals, where one person remains in critical condition while the other four suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
School officials revealed that a substantial police presence will continue to monitor campus during the ongoing investigation. It remains unclear if any suspects have been apprehended. Virginia State University, a historically Black institution located in Chesterfield, Virginia, was preparing to welcome new students for the upcoming academic year, which commenced on Monday according to CBS News affiliate WTVR.
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