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.

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