US: Virginia State University campus on lockdown after shooting

Virginia State University in on lockdown after a shooting on campus.

At least one person was shot and has life-threatening injuries, according to CBS affiliate WTVR-TV.

Sources told WTVR-TV that a person was shot in the pelvis and was rushed to VCU Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

“Shooting on Campus – VSU is on lockdown. Avoid the area. Updates to follow,”  said University police.

A second tweet said police were still on the scene, the campus remains on lockdown and to continue to avoid the area.

Shooting on Campus Update - Police scene still active and the campus remains on lockdown. Continue to avoid area.

— VSU Police (@VSUPolice) October 15, 2017

The university's website says the Petersburg, Virginia school was celebrating the final day of it homecoming.