Shooting near Lexington University's Residence Halls Leaves Five Injured, Authorities Conf
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The shooting occurred at approximately 1:28 a.m. Saturday near the university’s residence halls. Officers responding to the scene found five people suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim, a 21-year-old man who is not a VSU student, remains in critical condition. The other four victims, ranging in age from 17 to 23, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Only one — a 20-year-old who has since been released from the hospital — is a VSU student.
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Washington PostShooting at VSU leaves 5 injured hours after freshmen welcome event Police arrested a 19-year-old suspect in the shooting, which occurred around 1:30 a.m. Saturday at Virginia State University.
Washington ExaminerPolice arrested one suspect in Saturday’s shooting at Virginia State University that left five people injured, including one victim who was critically wounded.
The Guardian USA young man suspected in connection with the shooting of five people on Saturday on the campus of Virginia State University (VSU) hid in a dormitory closet for more than 14 hours being found and arrested, according to authorities.
The HillSuspect in Virginia State University shooting arrested, found hiding in closet A 19-year-old man has been arrested as a suspect in the shooting of five people at Virginia State University after he was found hiding in a closet.
BBC NewsPublished Five people have been injured, one critically, in a shooting at Virginia State University (VSU) involving multiple suspects.
New York PostThe accused gunman, who lives in Henrico about 30 miles from the university, allegedly opened fire at the campus shortly before 1:30 a.m., wounding a 20-year-old male student and four other people between the ages of 17 to 23 who were not enrolled at the school.
Washington TimesAuthorities arrested and charged a 19-year-old man in Saturday’s shooting at Virginia State University that left five injured, including one person in critical condition.
BreitbartThe four wounded people are not believed to have life-threatening injuries. “Weathers said a 4-year-old, a 14-year-old and two adults were shot and taken to a hospital,” according to the report. “Weathers didn’t confirm what event the park was hosting Saturday, but tents were still set up alongside the park as officers investigated.”
NBC NewsAmong the victims of the Charles Young Park shooting were a 14-year-old and a 4-year-old, along with two adults with non-life- threatening injuries, Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said, according to NBC affiliate WLEX.
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Authorities previously said there were multiple shooters, but no more information has been provided about any additional suspects.
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BBC NewsLocal police told the BBC that they believe more than one shooter was involved, but that no arrests had been made.
BreitbartThe identity of the deceased individual has not been released nor has any information on the number of people who were shooting.
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It added that Chesterfield County Police were leading the investigation with help from other local law enforcement and campus police.
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Washington ExaminerAn investigation into the shooting is being led by the Chesterfield County Police, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.
The Daily Wire“VSU Police and the Chesterfield County Police Department are actively investigating,” Virginia State University said at 5:56 a.m.
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Four people were wounded and one killed after gunfire erupted at a concert in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday night.
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NBC NewsFive people were shot, one fatally, during summer festivities at a downtown Lexington, Kentucky, park on Saturday evening, according to police.
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01 New York Post The victims were hospitalized after the shooting, with one treated and released.
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02 NBC News Police have not identified the victim who died. Devine Carama, a gun violence prevention advocate in Lexington, released a statement about the incident.
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03 BBC News Classes for the new term were set to begin on Monday and campus dormitories opened for returning students on Friday, according to the university's website.
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04 Washington Times “Adam and I are praying for a quick recovery for those who were shot this morning at Virginia State University, and our thoughts are with the VSU community,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Saturday, referring to her husband. “Thank you to the first responders and law enforcement who responded to the scene.”
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05 Breitbart The Lexington Herald Leader reported that the incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. at Charles Young Park, about a mile and a half from where Gov. Andy Beshear (D) was speaking at a dinner.
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06 The Guardian US VSU later said that authorities did not believe there was any additional, immediate threat to the safety of the school community after the mass shooting.
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