Authorities are searching for additional individuals who fired weapons in a shooting at Virginia State University that wounded five people early Saturday, prompting a campus lockdown as students prepared for the new school year.
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Key facts
- Five people were wounded in the shooting.
- The shooting occurred just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
- The incident prompted a campus lockdown.
- Police are searching for additional people who fired guns.
- The shooting came as students were getting ready for the new school year.
Police are searching for additional people who fired guns during a shooting at Virginia State University that left five people wounded, according to CNBC.
The shooting took place just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday and prompted a campus lockdown, the outlet reported.
The incident occurred as students were getting ready for the new school year, according to CNBC.
Authorities indicated they are looking for more than one person believed to have fired weapons during the incident. No further details on the identities of those involved or the conditions of the wounded were provided in the available information.
Why it matters
Shootings on university campuses raise safety concerns for students, families and staff, particularly at the start of a new academic year. The search for additional shooters indicates the investigation remains ongoing.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were wounded in the Virginia university shooting?
Five people were wounded in the shooting, according to CNBC.
When did the shooting take place?
The shooting occurred just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
Are police still searching for suspects?
Yes, police are looking for additional people who fired guns during the incident, according to CNBC.
Timeline
- Police looking for additional people who fired guns in Virginia university shooting that wounded 5
CNBC Top News: The shooting, just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday, prompted a campus lockdown and came as students were getting ready for the new school year.