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

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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