NORFOLK, Va. — Two men were shot late Saturday night at Norfolk State University (NSU).
The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on Presidential Parkway, one of the main thoroughfares on campus, 13 News Now reports. NSU spokesperson Stan Donaldson said the shots were fired in the school’s Greek Row section and that both NSU Police and Norfolk Police responded.
The two victims were transported to local hospitals. Police say one of the victims was being treated for life-threatening injuries while the other is expected to survive. It is unclear whether any students were involved.
Police have not named a suspect or made any arrests. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact NSUPD at (757) 823-8102 or the Norfolk Police at (757) 664-7000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at p3tips.com/1126 or through the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
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Some students are calling on NSU to improve campus security, particularly as it relates to access control.
“We definitely need better security,” said sophomore Jamir Blaney. “It’s an open campus and it’s to our advantage sometimes, but most of the time, it’s to our disadvantage because we keep having situations like this.”
“I just feel like they should be putting more money into security of the schools, who comes in and out, instead of new buildings and football and sports,” echoed freshman Kamani Gordon.
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NSU Police increased patrols across campus following the shooting and limited campus access to just one gate. Counseling and support services were also offered through the NSU Counseling Center.
NSU freshman Tanaya Allen was on Presidential Parkway when shots rang out. She told WTKR that while she is concerned about safety on campus, the support she is seeking out and receiving from others is helping.
“I’m definitely going to do counseling. I’m going to take the resources everybody has been giving me,” she said. “I’ve been receiving a lot of support, so I’m doing better than what I was at that moment.”
