Virginia State University shooting: Lockdown on US campus lifted, 1 injured
University Police said they?had cleared the scene but that officers would continue to remain vigilant.? Photograph:( Others )
The lockdown on the Virginia State University campus has been lifted.
University Police said they had cleared the scene but that officers would continue to remain vigilant.
Police said first responders had found one person with gunshot wounds but that they were non-life-threatening.
Shooting Conclusion - Police have cleared the scene. Officers will remain vigilant. Campus lock down has been lifted.
— VSU Police (@VSUPolice) October 15, 2017
Police said the shooting had been an isolated incident, and that there was no further threat.
#UPDATE Police say shooting on Virginia State University campus is isolated incident, no further threat: AP #USA
— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2017
The Virginia State University campus in Petersburg, Virginia had earlier been put on lockdown after reports of a shooting on campus.
University Police had earlier tweeted that the area should be avoided.
Shooting on Campus Update - Police scene still active and the campus remains on lockdown. Continue to avoid area.
— VSU Police (@VSUPolice) October 15, 2017
