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5 shot near Virginia State University dorms; campus lockdown lifted
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk AP via Scripps News Group , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including the response from local law enforcement and the university's statement on the shooting.
A shooting occurred at a university in Virginia, resulting in five people being injured. The incident happened outside dorms and involved multiple suspects. Those injured were taken to hospitals for treatment.
The university initially locked down the campus, but this was later lifted. The condition of one of the injured was initially serious, but has since been upgraded. The others are expected to recover from their injuries.
Further details about the incident are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including the response from local law enforcement and the university's statement on the shooting.
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Category: safety Published: August 15, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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