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5 injured, 1 critically, in shooting at Virginia State University: officials
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· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the shooting at Virginia State University, readers can refer to the original report from ABC13 Houston (KTRK).
A shooting occurred at Virginia State University, resulting in injuries to five people. One of the injured individuals is in critical condition. The incident prompted a lockdown of the campus.
The shooting happened early on a Saturday morning, according to school officials. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that multiple people were injured as a result. For more information on the shooting at Virginia State University, readers can refer to the original report from ABC13 Houston (KTRK).
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Category: schools Published: August 15, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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