Student Fatally Shot Near Virginia State University

Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting off the campus of Virginia State University as a 22-year-old student.

Chesterfield County police on Friday identified the victim as Eric N. Wilkins Jr., according to media reports. He was found dead late Thursday outside an off-campus apartment complex used exclusively by VSU students.

Detectives are continuing their investigation and have not identified any suspects in the shooting.

The shooting has not disrupted classes at VSU.

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