Virginia State University in on lockdown after a shooting

  • Virginia State University in on lockdown after a shooting on campus
  • University police tweeted on Saturday night ‘Shooting on Campus’
  • A second tweet said police were still on the scene 

Virginia State University in on lockdown after a shooting on campus.

University police tweeted on Saturday night, ‘Shooting on Campus – VSU is on lockdown. Avoid the area. Updates to follow.’

A second tweet said police were still on the scene, the campus remains on lockdown and to continue to avoid the area.

Virginia State University in on lockdown after a shooting on campus reportedly leaves one person in critical condition

University police tweeted on Saturday night 'Shooting on Campus'

University police tweeted on Saturday night ‘Shooting on Campus’

The university’s website says the Petersburg, Virginia school was celebrating the final day of it homecoming.

According to CBS affiliate WTVR 6,  one person was shot and rushed to VCU Medical Center in serious condition. 

VSU police said they are searching for a possible suspect they describe as a black male wearing a white jersey with blue number 23. 

If you have information that could help officers, contact Chesterfield Police at 804-748-1251 or 804-524-5411. 

 

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