Five individuals were injured in a shooting at Virginia State University in Chesterfield County early Saturday morning, August 15, 2026, just two days before the start of the fall semester. The incident occurred near the university's dormitories around 1:30 a.m. ET, according to WTVR CBS 6. Upon police arrival, they discovered five victims with gunshot wounds. One victim was initially reported to have life-threatening injuries but was later upgraded to critical condition, while the other four sustained minor graze wounds. University officials indicated that multiple suspects were involved in the shooting. The Virginia State University Police and Chesterfield County Police Department are conducting an active investigation. As of 8:22 a.m., the university announced that the lockdown had been lifted, although a significant law enforcement presence remains on campus. No suspects have been apprehended at this time, and the university has encouraged anyone with information to contact law enforcement.
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Five People Wounded in Shooting at Virginia State University
A shooting at Virginia State University on August 15, 2026, resulted in five people being wounded, with one in critical condition. The incident occurred near dormitories, and multiple suspects are believed to be involved. An investigation is ongoing, and the university has lifted a lockdown but maintains a police presence on campus.
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