Police Arrest 19-Year-Old in Virginia State Shooting

5 people were shot outside a VSU residence hall near the Quad Annexes around 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Multiple suspects are believed to have opened fire, according to university and Chesterfield County police.

• 1 person is in critical condition; 4 others have non-life-threatening injuries.
• 0 arrests have been made as of Saturday morning, police said.
• Campus and Chesterfield County police are jointly investigating the incident.
• VSU had welcomed 1,500 freshmen Friday night at an on-campus event.

Why it matters: VSU is a historically Black university in Chesterfield, Virginia, with the fall semester set to open Monday.

• A significant law enforcement presence remains on campus as the investigation continues.

How 52 sources split on this story

Where they split: Early reports disagreed on severity: USA Today initially reported no life-threatening injuries, while CBS News later confirmed one person is in critical condition.

What’s next: Officials ask the campus community to avoid the area and follow law enforcement instructions.

• No additional details about suspects or a motive have been released.
• How many suspects were involved and whether any have been identified?
• Will classes proceed as scheduled Monday given the ongoing investigation?
• What was the condition of the critically injured victim as of Saturday afternoon?