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Police arrest 19-year-old after 5 people shot, including 1 student, at Virginia State University
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· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Local residents in The Woodlands, TX, can find more information about this incident through ABC13 Houston.
A shooting occurred at Virginia State University, resulting in five people being wounded. The incident happened overnight on campus. One of the victims suffered critical injuries.
A 19-year-old suspect was taken into custody by police. The arrest was made on Saturday after the individual was found hiding in a closet within a dormitory at the university. Further details about the shooting and the arrest are available from the source.
Local residents in The Woodlands , TX, can find more information about this incident through ABC13 Houston.
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Category: schools Published: August 16, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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