Northern Virginia

8 Hurt After Shooting at Harrisonburg Gathering: Police

Police said the incident was isolated to the gathering

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NBC Bay Area

Eight people were taken to hospitals after a shooting early Sunday at an outdoor gathering in Harrisonburg, Virginia, police said.

Someone fired into the crowd at an outdoor gathering on Devon Lane in Harrisonburg, city police said in a statement. Eight people ranging in age from 18 to 27 were taken to hospitals with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said.

No suspects were on the scene when officers arrived and investigators are looking into how many people fired shots, police said. No arrests have been made.

The incident was isolated to the gathering and police said they don't believe there's any threat to the greater community.

The housing complex where the shooting occurred is near James Madison University, but city spokesperson Michael Parks said no students were injured, WTOP-FM reported.

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