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'No active threat' after person shot near James Madison University student apartments, police say

Person shot near student apartments at James Madison University
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HARRISONBURG, Va. — Police are investigating a shooting near an apartment complex for James Madison University students that left one person seriously injured on Saturday night in Harrisonburg.

The shooting happened shortly after 11 p.m. on Devon Lane near the Harrison student apartments.

The male victim was taken to Sentara RMH Medical Center by ambulance and then medflighted to UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville. Officials first said he was in serious condition, but in a later update said he was in stable condition.

"There is still no active threat to the community," police posted to social media at 1:50 a.m. "The scene has been cleared, and all traffic can resume as normal..."

Police said they do not have a suspect description.

Students were told to shelter in place for about 45 minutes following the shooting.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call 540-434-4436 or visit www.harrisonburgva.gov/tip-411 to submit a tip anonymously.

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