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Suspect in Virginia State University shooting arrested, found hiding in closet
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Julia Broberg , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual, a 19-year-old man, was found hiding in a closet.
A suspect has been apprehended in connection with a shooting at Virginia State University. The individual, a 19-year-old man, was found hiding in a closet. He is believed to be linked to an incident in which five people were shot at the university.
Details of the arrest and the shooting are available from KTSM 9 News. The news outlet reported the suspect's age and the circumstances of his arrest. Further information about the incident can be found through the source, including any additional details that may have been released about the suspect or the shooting.
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Category: safety Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A suspect has been apprehended in connection with a shooting at Virginia State University. The individual, a 19-year-old man, was found hiding in a closet. He is believed to be linked to an incident…
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