Non-Student Arrested in Dorm Closet in Connection with Virginia State University Campus Shooting
A 19-year-old individual, not a student at Virginia State University, was arrested in a dormitory closet in connection with an overnight campus shooting that resulted in five injuries.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 15, 2026 —
A 19-year-old individual has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred overnight on the Virginia State University campus, leaving five people injured. The arrest was made after the individual was found hiding in a dormitory closet. Authorities have stated that the individual is not a student at Virginia State University.
The incident leading to the arrests involved a shooting that took place during the night. Details regarding the specific circumstances, including the exact time and location of the shooting on campus, were not immediately provided. As a result of the shooting, five individuals sustained injuries. The extent of their injuries and their current conditions have not been disclosed.
Following the shooting, law enforcement agencies initiated an investigation and search. The suspect was apprehended within a closet in a campus dormitory. The Virginia State University Police Department, along with other assisting agencies, were involved in the response and subsequent investigation. The name of the arrested individual has not been released by authorities at this time.
Further details regarding the sequence of events that led to the shooting, the motive behind the incident, and the specific connection of the arrested individual to the victims or the shooting are still under investigation. Information regarding charges filed against the individual is also pending.
The university has not released a statement detailing the immediate aftermath or any planned responses to the incident. Updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
