Chesterfield Police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking lot near the school's Multipurpose Center after responding to a call about an assault with a deadly weapon just after 11 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

University officials confirmed the victim was not a student at the school. Police have not yet released the victim's identity, pending notification of family members.

The university implemented a lockdown until 2 a.m. while police investigated.

Bernard Boone, a VSU sophomore majoring in political science and accounting, said he was aware of the incident but remained calm.

"I do know there was an act of violence on campus and I think that's unfortunate," Boone said.

Despite the violence, Boone continues to focus on his studies and personal w

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