Virginia State University Police said the shooting occurred near the Quad Annexes and involved multiple victims. The injured people were transported to area hospitals for treatment, FOX News reported.
“Police are on scene and request that you avoid the area,” VSU Police said in a statement. The department urged people to stay away from the area while the investigation continued.
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The university said the shooting involved “multiple suspects” near the Quad Annexes. Authorities did not immediately provide further details about the suspects, the number of people injured or the severity of their injuries.
The campus remained under lockdown as police responded to the scene and worked to determine what led to the shooting.
The university said the investigation was ongoing and that further updates would be provided as more information became available.
