Five Injured in Virginia State University Shooting; Campus Lockdown Lifted
Five people were injured in a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the Quad Annexes near Boisseau Street and Third Avenue at Virginia State University (VSU). The campus was placed on lockdown while police investigated the incident. One victim…
Charlotte, NC, August 15, 2026 —
Five individuals sustained injuries in a shooting incident that took place early Saturday morning at Virginia State University (VSU). The event occurred in the Quad Annexes area, near the intersection of Boisseau Street and Third Avenue.
Following the shooting, the university campus was placed on lockdown to allow law enforcement officials to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. During the lockdown, police worked to secure the area and gather information.
Of the five victims, one was reported to be in critical condition. The remaining four individuals suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
The lockdown was eventually lifted later that same morning. However, authorities maintained an increased police presence on the VSU campus in the aftermath of the event.
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