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5 injured, 1 critically, in shooting at Virginia State University: officials
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· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the shooting at Virginia State University, readers can refer to the original report from ABC7 News.
A shooting occurred at Virginia State University, resulting in injuries to five people. One of the injured individuals is in critical condition. The incident prompted a lockdown of the campus.
The shooting happened early on a Saturday morning, according to school officials. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that multiple people were hurt. For more information on the shooting at Virginia State University, readers can refer to the original report from ABC7 News.
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Category: schools Published: August 15, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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