Radford, VA — On April 17, 2025, the Radford University Police Department was notified by the
Radford City Police Department of a shooting incident that occurred in the 1100 block
of Main Street, which is located off campus. As a precautionary measure, Radford University
officials issued a secure-in-place notification to ensure the safety of all students
and employees and any visitors on campus while the situation was assessed. The notification
was sent through the University’s emergency notification system (multiple channels)
and advised all members of the campus community to remain indoors and avoid the area.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded promptly, including the Radford University
Police Department and surrounding jurisdictions, to secure the campus and ensure there
was no active threat to the university community. All classes and events were cancelled
after 5 p.m. to allow for responding agencies to further aid in the investigation.
After the coordinated response and thorough assessment, it was determined that the
incident remained off-campus and posed no immediate threat to campus safety. The secure-in-place
was lifted following confirmation from law enforcement partners.
“We appreciate the swift action of our officers and the coordination with the Radford
City Police Department and other responding agencies including the Virginia State
Police,” said Chief Eric Plummer of the Radford University Police Department. “The
safety of our students and employees is always our top priority.”
The Radford University Police Department encourages everyone to stay vigilant and
always report suspicious activity. For more information on campus safety procedures,
visit Radford.edu. If anyone has information regarding the incident in the city,
please contact the Radford City Police Department at 540-731-3624.