Virginia State University (VSU) was placed under a lockdown on Sunday, November 12, following a shooting incident involving a VSU Police officer. The lockdown was eventually lifted later that day.

At approximately 1:34 a.m., police received a report of a disturbance in the 3400 block of Boisseau Street, near the VSU campus. Upon arrival, they discovered that a VSU Police officer had been shot while investigating the incident.

The suspect quickly fled the scene and as of now, remains at large. Authorities have not provided any further details regarding the search for the suspect.

The injured officer, identified as 39-year-old Bruce Foster, was rushed to VCU Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Updates on his condition have not been released at this time.

As a precautionary measure, VSU announced a campus-wide lockdown at 7:29 a.m. on Sunday. The lockdown lasted until 12:06 p.m. when authorities deemed it safe to lift the restrictions.

Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the shooting incident at this time. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251.

The incident has left the campus community shocked and concerned for the safety of students and staff. VSU officials have assured students and parents that campus security measures are being reviewed and reinforced to prevent similar incidents in the future.

This tragic event serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day. The VSU community and the broader Chesterfield County community are rallying together to support Officer Foster and his family during this difficult time.