An investigation is underway after shots were fired at Virginia State University. VSU Police say shots were fired last night in the area of Moore Hall. The school went on lockdown as VSU Police and Chesterfield County Police investigated. Police cleared the area and lifted the lockdown. No details have been released.
Five people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a high-rise apartment complex in Alexandria.Preview: Irvo Otieno's family is pushing for a federal investigation into his death. Family members announced yesterday they made their request in a letter to the Justice Department. The 28-year-old Otieno died in custody at Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County last year. His family doesn't like the way state prosecutors are handling the case. Their lawyer says the commonwealth's attorney is villainizing Otieno. One suspect in Otieno's death was recently acquitted.
Parents of a Roanoke City Public Schools student were shocked to discover a racist slideshow attacking their child, containing images of monkeys, the Ku Klux Klan, and racial messages. The family, who wishes to remain anonymous, reported feeling threatened and uncomfortable. WDBJ reports the incident was deemed a hate crime and bullying by the police, with disciplinary action taken against the students involved. The school district, using monitoring software, detected the inappropriate content and took immediate action, emphasizing the importance of student safety and respect for all backgrounds.