A shooting involving multiple suspects occurred near the Quad Annexes at Virginia State University, resulting in five people suffering from gunshot wounds. The incident prompted a campus lockdown, which was lifted at 9 a.m.
Investigation Ongoing
The university stated that the shooting involves multiple suspects, and a significant law enforcement presence remains on campus as the investigation continues. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are assisting in the investigation.
The five individuals were transported to hospitals, with one initially listed as having life-threatening injuries now in critical condition. The others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Virginia State University, a historically Black university located in Ettrick, Virginia, has about 5,700 students. The shooting occurred just before the start of the academic year, with classes set to begin on Monday.
Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.
