Person shot at VSU, campus on lockdown
Nov 02, 2026
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia State University (VSU) is on lockdown Monday night after a person was shot on campus.
Just after 10 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the VSU Police Department posted an alert on Facebook about shots being fired on campus in the Gateway area.
In a later update, po
lice said one person was hurt. The extent of their injuries is not yet known.
VSU campus is currently on lockdown due to this situation. Police ask that the public avoid the area for the time being.
No other information is available as of the time of reporting. 8News has reached out to police to learn more. Updates will be provided when possible.
This incident comes just a few months after five people were shot on VSU's campus in mid-August.
This is a developing story. Stay with 8News for updates.
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