CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Police are investigating a deadly shooting on the campus of Virginia State University.

On Saturday, Oct. 4, just after 11 p.m., authorities responded to the 20900 block of Third Avenue near the VSU multipurpose Center for reports of a shooting. The school was placed on lockdown following the incident.

Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, who police say was not a VSU student, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim’s identity is being withheld at this time. The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or submit information through the P3 app.

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