Five Injured in Shooting Near Virginia State University; Campus Lockdown Lifted
Five individuals were injured in a shooting incident that occurred early Saturday morning near the Quad Annexes of Virginia State University in Ettrick, Virginia. The campus was placed on lockdown following the event, with one victim in critical condition and…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 15, 2026 —
A shooting incident early Saturday morning near the Quad Annexes of Virginia State University in Ettrick, Virginia, left five individuals injured. The incident prompted a temporary lockdown of the university campus.
Authorities reported that one victim sustained critical injuries, while the other four suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The specific circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been fully detailed.
Following the event, Virginia State University was placed on lockdown as law enforcement agencies responded to the scene. The lockdown has since been lifted.
Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the shooting and are seeking multiple suspects in connection with the incident. Further details regarding the suspects and the motive are expected as the investigation progresses. The names of the individuals injured and any potential arrests have not yet been released.
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