Virginia State University Students Call for Improved Safety Following Second Campus Shooting
Students at Virginia State University in Ettrick, Virginia, are demanding improved safety measures on campus following a shooting incident that occurred Monday night, resulting in a student sustaining a non-life-threatening leg injury. This incident is the second shooting on campus…
Richmond Petersburg, VA, November 3, 2026 —
Students at Virginia State University in Ettrick, Virginia, are voicing concerns and demanding enhanced safety measures following a shooting incident on campus Monday night. The incident resulted in a student sustaining a non-life-threatening leg injury.
This marks the second shooting to occur on the university campus during the current semester, intensifying calls from the student body for improved security protocols and a safer campus environment. The specific details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including the time it occurred Monday night and the exact location on campus, were not provided in the available information. The identity of the injured student was also not disclosed.
Further information regarding the individual(s) involved in the shooting, whether any arrests have been made, or the status of any investigations was not immediately available. The university administration’s response to the incident and the students’ demands for improved safety measures has not been detailed.
The fact that this is the second such incident this semester has amplified the urgency of the students’ demands. They are seeking concrete actions to prevent future occurrences and ensure the well-being of students, faculty, and staff on campus grounds. The specific safety measures being demanded by students were not detailed in the summary.
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