Officials say injuries at Virginia State University are not life threatening
Several people have been shot at, forcing an American university into lockdown. The horrific incident is unfolding at Virginia State University, where there are understood to be several suspects following the shooting in the area of Boisseau Avenue and Third Street in Etrrick.
Virginia State University Police say that victims have been rushed to hospital and an investigation is underway. The Mirror reports it does not appear at this stage that any of the injuries are life threatening.
The university campus remains in lockdown and people are being urged to avoid the area, while anyone with information on what happened should contact the police.
A statement from the police read: “A shooting occurred in the area of the Quad Annexes involving multiple victims, who were transported to area hospitals.
“Police are on scene and request that you avoid the area. Campus remains on lockdown, Updates to follow, VSU Police.”
A post on the Virginia State University Facebook page reads: “Virginia State University remains on lockdown following a shooting involving multiple suspects near the Quad Annexes in the area of Boisseau Street and Third Avenue.
“Multiple people were shot. At this time, none of the injuries appear to be life threatening. VSU Police and the Chesterfield County Police Department are actively investigating.
“The campus community should continue to avoid the area and follow all law enforcement instructions. Anyone with information is asked to contact VSU Police on 8045245411.”
One person wrote on Facebook: “I called my youngest and he answered his phone and said that he and his brother are in their rooms, they are roommates, and they are safe. Hallelujah! God keep our children safe and please stop all this violence.”
Others offered prayers with a comment reading: “God protect our children! Continue to clean up the community for all who live, work and go to school there.”
The United States has seen multiple university shootings in recent months. In April five people were wounded at a shooting just off campus at the University of Iowa.
And in March a gunman opened fire inside a university building in Norfolk, Virginia, targeting a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) group. One ROTC instructor was killed, and two cadets were injured before the shooter was subdued and killed.
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