‘Tell your friends & family that you love them’: Blacksburg businesses react to Friday night shooting in downtown

One person died and four others were hospitalized

Downtown Blacksburg as of about 8:15 a.m. on Feb. 5, 2022. (WSLS 10)

BLACKSBURG, Va. – After one person died and four others were hospitalized after a shooting on Friday night in downtown Blacksburg, many nearby businesses took to social media to share their condolences.

While some opted to close for the day, others decided the best course of action was to remain open.

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