Police responded to reports of a shooting outside residence halls at Virginia State University at approximately 01:28 local time on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Five individuals were shot in the incident, and multiple suspects are currently at large. The investigation is ongoing.
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Police investigate shooting incident at Virginia State University
A shooting incident occurred outside residence halls at Virginia State University early Saturday morning, resulting in five individuals being shot. Police are currently searching for multiple suspects involved in the incident.
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