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Several Injured in Shooting at Virginia State University, Suspects at Large

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Multiple people were wounded in a shooting at Virginia State University early Saturday. Police say several suspects are still on the run and the campus remains on lockdown.

PETERSBURG, Va. — Several people were shot and wounded early Saturday at Virginia State University, and police say multiple suspects are still on the run.

The university went into lockdown after gunfire broke out around 1:30 a.m. near the Quad Annexes, a residential area on campus. Police were called to the scene and quickly arrived.

"The shooting occurred in the Quad Annexes area and involved several victims who have been transported to local hospitals," Virginia State University police said in a statement. "Police are on scene and we ask everyone to avoid the area."

The university confirmed that multiple suspects were involved. Officials also said none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening.

Local station WTVR, citing county police, reported that five people were hurt. The victims were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

The shooting is the latest in a long line of gun violence across the United States. According to the Gun Violence Archive, nearly 300 mass shootings have been recorded in the country so far this year. That group defines a mass shooting as any incident where at least four people are shot or killed.

The US has long struggled with a high number of mass shootings, many of which happen at schools and universities. The numbers have fueled repeated calls for stricter federal gun laws, though Congress has not passed major restrictions in years.

Virginia State University, located about 20 miles south of Richmond, remains on lockdown as police continue their search for the suspects.

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