NORFOLK, Va. — Two men were shot on the campus of Norfolk State University late Saturday night, police said.
Norfolk police are working to figure out what led up to the incident in the 2200 block of Presidential Parkway around 11:30 p.m.
One of the men was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The other was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Presidential Parkway is one of the main thoroughfares on NSU's campus, from Joseph G. Echols Hall on the eastern edge of campus, to the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Art Center on the opposite end.
NSU posted the following message on its Instagram page:
NSUPD and the Norfolk Police are continuing an investigation into an on-campus shooting Saturday night. There is no immediate threat to the campus community at this time, and NSUPD has increased patrols across the campus for added safety. To ensure safety, access to campus will be limited to Gate 1 until further notice. Anyone with information relating to the incident is encouraged to contact NSUPD at (757) 823-8102 or the Norfolk Police at (757) 664-7000.
For students on campus, all dining services will operate on a weekend schedule. Regular dining hall hours will proceed on Monday, April 21.
The NSU Counseling Center offers counseling and support services for students, faculty and staff who have experienced trauma or distress. Counselors will be available today from noon to 3 p.m. at the NSU Student Center, Room 138. The Counseling Center offers a safe and confidential environment for Spartans to discuss their feelings with experienced mental health professionals. If immediate support is needed, please call (757) 823-8173, and after-hours at 757-823-9000 to speak with an on-call counselor. Students, faculty and staff can also access additional support through Timely Care (timelycare.com/nsu), a virtual health and well-being app for students, faculty, and staff accessible on smartphone devices.”
Police are asking anyone with information to call Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit an anonymous tip at p3tips.com/1126.
