PETERSBURG, Va. — Chesterfield County Police reported that a shooting incident occurred early Wednesday morning at Virginia State University, leaving four individuals injured. Authorities have identified multiple suspects, and charges are pending. Officials have assured the community that there is no ongoing threat.
Officers responded to a shooting call around 12:30 a.m. at the university located south of Richmond. Upon arrival, they discovered four individuals who had been shot. All four victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment of injuries deemed non-life-threatening.
According to university spokesperson Gwen Williams Dandridge, none of the victims or suspects are registered for the upcoming fall semester. Although classes are scheduled to begin next week, freshmen and student leaders have already arrived on campus this week.
Both county and university police are currently investigating the incident. Police confirmed that no officers discharged their firearms during the incident.
According to the university’s website, the institution enrolls approximately 4,000 students.
