1 min readUpdated: Aug 15, 2026 05:45 PM IST

Police are investigating a shooting at Virginia State University that reportedly left multiple people injured on Friday. The shooting was reported near the university’s Quad Annexes, around Boisseau Street and Third Avenue, Fox5 reported, citing Virginia State University.

Multiple people were shot and taken to area hospitals. The university said none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.

Virginia State University on lockdown

The university remains on lockdown as Virginia State University Police and Chesterfield County Police investigate the shooting. Authorities have asked people to avoid the area, while students and others on campus have been urged to follow instructions from law enforcement.

The university said the shooting involved multiple suspects. Authorities have not announced any arrests or identified the suspects.

What police said

Anyone with information about the shooting has been asked to contact Virginia State University Police at 804-524-5411. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about what led to the shooting or how many people were injured.

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