Virginia State University shooting leaves 5 injured, 1 critical; campus lockdown lifted
At least five people were injured in a shooting at Virginia State University in the US state of Virginia early Saturday, leaving one of the victims in critical condition.The shooting happened near the university’s Quad Annexes, which are student residence buildings, and the campus was placed under lockdown before the restrictions were later lifted.According to the Virginia State University Police Department, the shooting took place in the area of the Quad Annexes, located near the university’s residence halls. Officers responded to the 3300 block of Boisseau Street at about 1.28am.In a post on X, Virginia State University announced that the lockdown had ended but said police would remain on campus while the investigation continues.The university said, “The lockdown at Virginia State University has been lifted. A significant law enforcement presence remains on campus as the investigation into this morning’s shooting continues.”The university also described what officers found after reaching the scene.It said, “Officers responded to the 33000 block of Boisseau Street at approximately 1:28 AM and discovered five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds outside VSU residence halls.”All five injured people were taken to nearby hospitals.The university said, “All five were transported to area hospitals. One individual is currently in critical condition. The remaining four sustained non-life-threatening injuries.”Chesterfield County Police are leading the investigation into the shooting. Virginia State University said the investigation is being carried out with assistance from VSU Police, the ATF, and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.The university has urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the police. The investigation is ongoing.(This is a developing story)
