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Five people sustained injuries Saturday morning in a shooting incident at Virginia State University, with one victim in critical condition, according to statements released by university leadership. The violence prompted immediate emergency protocols, including a full lockdown of the campus as law enforcement responded to the scene.
The incident unfolded during early morning hours on the Petersburg, Virginia campus. First responders mobilized quickly following reports of gunfire, and medical personnel treated the wounded at the scene and transported them for further care.
Campus officials activated security measures to contain the situation and protect the remaining student and staff population. Investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting as the university community grappled with the incident.
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