# Five injured in Virginia State University shooting, one critical

2026-08-15T14:17:15+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

Five people were shot near residence halls at Virginia State University in Virginia early Saturday, with one in critical condition and four suffering non-life-threatening injuries, according to the university. Police were called to the Boisseau Street area around 1.30am and took all five to nearby hospitals. The campus lockdown was later lifted around 8am, LiveMint reported. Virginia State University and Chesterfield County police are investigating. The university said multiple suspects were involved, but no arrests or suspect identities have been announced. Other reports, citing the university, said the injuries did not appear life-threatening, without mentioning the critical case. Officials have asked students to avoid the area and follow police instructions.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/virginia-state-university-shooting-first-official-update-out-on-multiple-suspects-as-5-injured-101786798210640.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/virginia-state-university-shooting-multiple-people-injured-and-campus-under-lockdown-heres-whats-happening-101786797258292.html>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/virginia-state-university-under-lockdown-after-shooting-near-student-housing-leaves-several-injured/articleshow/133263386.cms>
- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/virginia-state-university-shooting-police-say-campus-on-lockdown-after-multiple-people-injured-11786796995983.html>
- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/multiple-shooters-and-people-shot-at-virginia-state-university/articleshow/133262377.cms>

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