campus News & Analysis

5 People Shot at Virginia State University During Campus Incident

A shooting at Virginia State University early Saturday resulted in five people being shot, prompting a campus lockdown. Authorities responded to the incident near the Quad Annexes at approximately 1:30 a.m. ET, with the lockdown lifted around 9 a.m. One victim with initially life-threatening injuries is now in critical condition, while the others are reported to have non-life-threatening injuries. The university, which serves about 5,700 students, is investigating the matter with a significant law enforcement presence as classes are set to begin soon.