Manhunt underway for multiple suspects after 5 shot, wounded at Virginia State University

At least five people have been shot and wounded, with one in critical condition, after a mass shooting took place at Virginia State University. Police have been actively searching for multiple suspects.

The shooting took place near the Quad Annexes of the Chesterfield County campus at around 1:30 am when multiple gunmen are believed to have fired their weapons. Five people were taken to local hospitals with gunshot wounds, one being in critical condition, according to the Chesterfield County Police. 

"Officers responded to the 3300 block of Boisseau Street at approximately 1:28 a.m. and discovered five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds outside VSU residence halls," a spokesperson for the university told Fox News. "All five were transported to area hospitals. One individual is currently in critical condition. The remaining four sustained non-life-threatening injuries."

In a post to social media, VSU said, "Multiple people were shot. At this time, none of the injuries appear to be life threatening. VSU Police and the Chesterfield County Police Department are actively investigating. The campus community should continue to avoid the area and follow all law enforcement instructions. Anyone with information is asked to contact VSU Police at 804-524-5411."

In a follow-up post, VSU said the lockdown was lifted at around 8:30 am. 

The shooting took place the same day that the resident halls were opening back up for returning students on Friday for the summer 2026 term. Classes for the semester will start on Monday.

No arrests were announced as of Saturday morning local time, and the investigation remains ongoing.