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Why are suspects 'at large'?
'At large' means the suspects haven't been caught or arrested yet. They are still free and potentially a threat. In this case, the police are actively hunting for multiple individuals involved in the shooting at Virginia State University, and until they are apprehended, the suspects remain at large.
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