Virginia State University shooting: 'Multiple victims' in hospital as campus on lockdown

Police officers have swarmed the university. 12:03, Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Updated: 12:10, Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Virginia State University campus is on lockdown, police said (file picture) (Image: FACEBOOK)A university campus in the United States was plunged in a lockdown after "shots were fired". The shooting was reported in the area of the Quad Annexes at the University of Virginia on Saturday. The Virginia State University Police Department (VSU) said on X a shooting had occurred in the area and it involved "multiple victims". Their first message on the social media platform read: "Shots fired on campus near the Quads. Avoid the area. Campus is on lockdown. Updates to follow." Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've co