A shooting occurred at Virginia State University, injuring five people, including one in critical condition. It remains uncertain whether any suspects have been arrested.
Foreign news agencies reported that a shooting took place at Virginia State University in the early hours of Saturday (15 Aug 2026) local U.S. time, resulting in five injuries, one critically. The university mentioned multiple suspects were involved.
Police secured the area outside a student dormitory at around 01:28 local time on Saturday, finding five people wounded by gunfire. All injured were taken to hospital.
It is still unclear if any suspects have been detained. Authorities have lifted the campus lockdown, though many officers remain deployed in the area.
Virginia State University (VSU), located about 20 miles south of Richmond, the capital of Virginia, enrolls around 5,000 students.
According to the university's website, Virginia State University is set to reopen for the new semester on Monday (17 Aug 2026), with dormitories welcoming returning students since Friday.
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Source:bbc