

2 min readUpdated: Aug 15, 2026 06:46 PM IST
A shooting at Virginia State University left five people injured, including one critically, and prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday, local media reported, citing university officials.
The four other victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the university said. All five were taken to local hospitals for treatment, the reports added.
The shooting happened near the university’s Quad Annexes on Boisseau Street. Officers responded at around 1:30 a.m. local time to the 3300 block of Boisseau Street, where they found five people who had been shot outside VSU residence halls, according to the university.
What happened at Virginia State University?
Virginia State University said the shooting involved multiple suspects. What led to the shooting was not immediately clear, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or announced arrests.
The university initially placed the campus on lockdown following the shooting. The lockdown has since been lifted, and normal access to campus may resume, officials said.
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A significant law enforcement presence remained on campus as authorities investigated the shooting.
Who is investigating the shooting?
Chesterfield County Police are leading the investigation, with assistance from Virginia State University Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.
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Authorities have asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact:
- Chesterfield County Police: 804-748-1251
- Crime Solvers: 804-748-0660
- VSU Police: 804-524-5411
The investigation was underway, and authorities have not yet disclosed what led to the shooting.
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