Five wounded in Virginia State University shooting
SCMP · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A shooting near dormitories at Virginia State University in Virginia left five people wounded early Saturday and prompted a campus lockdown. Authorities said multiple suspects were involved, and police from several agencies are investigating after the victims were taken to hospital.
Key Points
- Police responding around 1:30 a.m. found five people with gunshot wounds outside residence halls near the university’s Quad Annexes.
- The five victims were transported to nearby hospitals; one was first described as having life-threatening injuries and later as being in critical condition.
- Virginia State University said the shooting involved multiple suspects, while reports did not immediately confirm any arrests.
- The campus was placed on lockdown early Saturday and later reopened, with officials urging people to avoid the immediate area during the investigation.
- Chesterfield County police, campus police, the ATF and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office were involved as classes were due to begin Monday.
Why It Matters
The case remained fluid as of Saturday, with local and campus police saying more information would be released later in the day. For Hong Kong readers with children studying overseas, the incident is a reminder that university security situations can change quickly just before a new academic term begins.