A shooting incident occurred at Virginia State University in Petersburg, resulting in injuries to four individuals according to police reports. Multiple suspects are expected to face charges, and authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community. The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday, prompting law enforcement response to the university located south of Richmond at approximately 12:30 a.m. Four individuals with gunshot wounds were discovered on-site and were subsequently transported to hospitals for treatment. Fortunately, their injuries were reported as non-life-threatening, as stated by Chesterfield County Police in a news release following the incident.
University spokesperson Gwen Williams Dandridge confirmed that none of the victims or suspects were currently enrolled for the fall semester at the university. While classes are scheduled to begin next week, freshmen and student leaders are already present on campus for activities. Investigations into the shooting are being conducted collaboratively by county and university police forces, with confirmation that no law enforcement officers discharged firearms during the event.
Virginia State University, known to have an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students, is a prominent educational institution in the region, according to information available on its website. The authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety and security of the university community following the unsettling incident.