Virginia leaders 'praying for healing, recovery, and strength' after VSU shooting

ETTRICK, Va. — Virginia leaders are expressing their support for the Virginia State University community after a shooting near the Quad Annexes injured five people, including at least one student, early Saturday morning. Abigail Spanberger said her family is praying for the injured. "Adam and I are praying for a quick recovery for those who were shot this morning at Virginia State University, and our thoughts are with the VSU community. Thank you to the first responders and law enforcement who responded to the scene," Spanberger said. Adam and I are praying for a quick recovery for those who were shot this morning at Virginia State University, and our thoughts are with the VSU community. Thank you to the first responders and law enforcement who responded to the scene. https://t.co/DaAtLVJlJv Attorney General Jay Jones said he has been in direct contact with VSU President Abdullah. "We are monitoring reports of a shooting at VSU.

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Scoop News DeskVirginia · Published Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 5:40 AM UTCUpdated Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10:17 PM UTC

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One victim, who initially had life-threatening injuries, has been upgraded to critical condition, university officials said. Mark Warner called the shooting devastating. "I'm heartbroken to hear of a shooting early this morning on Virginia State University's campus," Warner wrote. "I'm thinking of all who were injured and of the entire VSU community after this tragedy.

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