Five people were shot near residence halls at Virginia State University early Saturday, triggering a campus lockdown. Police say multiple suspects are being investigated and at least one victim is a student.
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Key facts
- Five people were shot at Virginia State University early Saturday.
- Police responded to reports of a shooting outside residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT), according to the BBC.
- The incident prompted a campus lockdown.
- Police are investigating multiple suspects, who remained at large.
- At least one of those shot is a student.
Five people were shot at Virginia State University early Saturday in an incident that prompted a campus lockdown, according to multiple news outlets. Police were investigating a shooting that involved several suspects.
According to the BBC, police responded to reports of a shooting outside residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday. Al Jazeera reported that officers found the gunshot victims near the university’s residence halls.
CNBC reported that at least one of the five people shot was a student. The outlets did not provide details on the conditions of those wounded.
Police were investigating multiple suspects in connection with the shooting, and, according to the BBC, those suspects were at large. No arrests were reported in the available sources.
The campus was placed under lockdown following the shooting. The sources did not specify how long the lockdown lasted or provide further information about a possible motive.
Coverage of the incident came from several outlets, including CNBC, the BBC and Al Jazeera, which each reported on the shooting and the ongoing police investigation throughout Saturday.
Why it matters
Shootings on university campuses raise urgent safety concerns for students, staff and families. With multiple suspects reported at large, the case highlights the immediate risk to the community and the challenges facing police investigating a fast-moving incident.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were shot at Virginia State University?
Five people were shot, according to reporting from CNBC, the BBC and Al Jazeera. At least one of them was a student, CNBC reported.
When and where did the shooting happen?
The BBC reported that police responded to a shooting outside residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday. Al Jazeera reported that victims were found near the university's residence halls.
Have any suspects been arrested?
The available sources report that police were investigating multiple suspects, who were at large. No arrests were reported in the sources.
Timeline
- At least 1 student among 5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate
CNBC Top News: A shooting involving several suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.
- Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say
BBC World: Police responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday.
- 5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple suspects
CNBC Top News: A shooting involving several suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.
- 5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple shooters
CNBC Top News: A shooting involving several suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.
- Multiple shooters and 5 people shot at Virginia State University
CNBC Top News: A shooting involving several suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.
- Five wounded in shooting at Virginia State University
Al Jazeera: Police found the gunshot victims near the university's residence halls.
- Five wounded in shooting at Virginia State University, multiple suspects
Al Jazeera: Police found the gunshot victims near the university's residence halls.
- Multiple shooters and people shot at Virginia State University
CNBC Top News: A shooting involving several suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.