The nearby university Virginia Tech had issued a 'stay in place' request following the shooting. The request has since been lifted.
BLACKSBURG, Va. - One person is dead and four others are hospitalized after a shooting late Friday night in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Blacksburg Police were called to reports of shots fired just before midnight at the Melody Hookah Lounge on North Main Street,No names have been released and there is no word yet about the severity of the victims’ injuries. One of the victims was a Virginia Tech student,Police have released no information about any arrests.
Blacksburg Police are calling this a homicide investigation. Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting in the area and following up on leads. Virginia Tech had issued an a “secure in place” request during the incident. The request has since then been lifted. However, the university is urging people to continue avoiding downtown until further notice.
At the time of the shooting, the bar had just reopened after being closed three hours for a private party., according toAnyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Blacksburg Police Department at 443-1400 or remain anonymous by calling the Blacksburg Police Tip Line at 961-1819 or by emailing
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