Virginia State University shooting: What we know about the suspect, evidence and investigation
A shooting at Virginia State University early Saturday morning wounded five people, including at least one student. Police arrested a 19-year-old suspect found hiding in a dorm closet, but investigators believe additional people fired weapons and are continuing to search for them.
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7 sourcesPolice have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting
Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting that left 5 injured
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Virginia State University shooting: What we know about suspect, 5 wounded
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14 sourcesVirginia police seek others who fired shots in Virginia State University shooting that wounded 5
Virginia State University mass-shooting suspect found cowering in campus closet over 14 hours after mayhem…
Virginia State University mass-shooting suspect found cowering in campus closet over 14 hours after mayhem
Police looking for additional people who fired guns in Virginia university shooting that wounded 5
Suspect arrested in Virginia State University shooting that left five injured, one critically
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The story so far
2 developments- Aug 15At least 1 student among 5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate
- Aug 16Police looking for additional people who fired guns in Virginia university shooting that wounded 5
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