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Shooting at Virginia university leaves several injured

Following a shooting on the campus of Virginia State University, several people have been injured, including one in critical condition.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Several people were injured in a shooting on the campus of Virginia State University in the US state of Virginia. According to a report from local station WTVR, one of the injured individuals is in critical condition, while four others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The police have cordoned off the campus following the incident and are searching for multiple suspects. Details regarding the potential perpetrators are currently unknown, and no information has yet emerged regarding any arrests.

The incident occurred just before the start of the new semester at the university. Police investigations are underway to clarify the exact circumstances of the event.

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