- A shooting was reported outside Virginia State University dorms, prompting a campus lockdown.
- The lockdown was lifted at around 8:30 a.m. after the safety update.
- The Chesterfield Police are investigating the incident with assistance from VSU Police, ATF, and the Hanover County Sheriff's Office.
- The campus community is urged to avoid the area and follow law enforcement instructions.
Five people were shot outside Virginia State University (VSU) dorms early Saturday morning, with one victim critically injured. The shooting occurred around 1:28 a.m. ET, prompting a campus lockdown as police responded to the scene.
Authorities reported that multiple suspects were involved in the incident, which left one victim in critical condition and the others with non-life-threatening injuries.
The victims were promptly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Following the incident, VSU issued a safety update at approximately 6 a.m. ET, advising the campus community to avoid the area and adhere to law enforcement instructions.
The lockdown was lifted around 8:30 a.m., allowing students and staff to resume normal activities. Chesterfield Police are leading the investigation, with support from VSU Police, the ATF, and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.
The university community remains on alert as authorities continue to gather information regarding the suspects involved in this alarming incident.
“Chesterfield Police are investigating with assistance from VSU Police, ATF, and the Hanover County Sheriff's Office. The campus community is urged to avoid the area and follow law enforcement instructions.”
