Virginia State University under lockdown after shooting near student housing leaves several injured
Virginia State University was placed under lockdown early Saturday after a shooting involving multiple suspects left several people injured near the university’s Quad Annexes. The university said that none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.The shooting took place near student residence buildings located near Virginia State University campus’s central quad. According to a statement issued by the university, multiple suspects were involved in the incident, and several people were shot.Campus police said that multiple victims were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Officers remained at the scene after the shooting.Both Virginia State University police and Chesterfield County police are investigating the incident. The university said the investigation is ongoing.The campus lockdown was ordered after the shooting was reported. Authorities have not released further details about the suspects or the victims.The university said that, based on the information available, the injuries suffered by the victims did not appear to be life-threatening.
