Five injured, one critically, in shooting at Virginia State University
Multiple suspects were involved in the incident in the early hours of Saturday, the university said.
Five people were injured, with one in critical condition, following a shooting incident involving multiple suspects at Virginia State University, according to the university. Emergency services responded to the scene outside a residence hall around 01:28 local time on Saturday. Five individuals sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to nearby hospitals, with four of the injuries deemed non-life-threatening.
The university has not yet confirmed if any suspects have been apprehended. A campus-wide lockdown has been lifted, though a substantial law enforcement presence remains on site. The investigation is being conducted by the Chesterfield County Police, in collaboration with other local law enforcement agencies and university police.
Virginia State University, with approximately 5,000 students, is located about 20 miles south of Richmond, Virginia. It is one of the historically black colleges and universities in the United States, which were established to provide higher education to African Americans who were previously denied access to most institutions. Classes for the upcoming term were scheduled to commence on Monday, and residential dormitories opened for returning students on Friday.
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