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5 injured in shooting at Virginia State University, no arrests made
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk ABC News , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the shooting are available from KVIA ABC-7, including the current status of the investigation and the condition of those hurt.
A shooting occurred at a university in Virginia, resulting in injuries to multiple people. The incident happened near student housing and law enforcement responded quickly. Five individuals were hurt and taken to hospitals for treatment.
The situation on campus has been brought under control and a large police presence remains. Some of those injured have serious wounds, while others are expected to recover. Further details about the shooting are available from KVIA ABC-7, including the current status of the investigation and the condition of those hurt.
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Category: safety Published: August 15, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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