American University In Lockdown After Shooting On Campus

'Avoid the area'


15 October 2017

(Image: WTVR-TV)

Virginia State University is on lockdown after a shooting on campus.

WTVR-TV says at least one person has been shot and taken to hospital.

Police tweeted on Saturday night American time that the university was on lockdown after a shooting.

"Shooting on Campus - VSU is on lockdown. Avoid the area. Updates to follow," they wrote.

The university's website says it was celebrating the final day of its homecoming.