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Virginia State University shooting leaves five wounded FAST-MOVING

A shooting at Virginia State University in Ettrick, Virginia, wounded five people early Saturday morning. The incident occurred near the Quad Annexes at approximately 1:30 a.m., just as the university was preparing for the start of the fall semester.

Law enforcement officials reported that five individuals were found with gunshot wounds outside university residence halls. One victim is in critical condition, while the other four sustained non-life-threatening injuries. All victims were transported to local hospitals.

The university, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with approximately 5,700 students, implemented a campus-wide lockdown following the gunfire. The lockdown was later lifted, though a significant law enforcement presence remains on campus as investigations continue.

Authorities believe multiple suspects were involved in the shooting. The investigation is being led by the Chesterfield County Police Department, with assistance from the Virginia State University Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. Classes are currently scheduled to resume on Monday.

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Chesterfield County Police Department · Ettrick · Richmond · Virginia State University

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