Overview
- The shooting occurred early Saturday, Aug. 15, near the Quad Annexes on Boisseau Street and left five people wounded, one of whom was reported in critical condition.
- Officers found the victims outside student residence halls and all were taken to local hospitals, with four described as having non-life-threatening injuries.
- The Chesterfield County Police are the lead agency and are working with Virginia State University Police, the ATF, and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office to process the scene and gather evidence.
- Authorities say multiple suspects were involved, no arrests have been reported, and investigators have asked the public and campus community to share any information or video that could help identify those responsible.
- The attack happened days before the fall semester was due to begin as students returned to campus, prompting heightened security, student alerts from the university, and concern about short-term campus operations and community recovery.