NORFOLK, Va. – UPDATE:
Norfolk Police Department said both victims of the shooting near Old Dominion University have succumbed to their injuries.
The victims were identified as 18-year-old Delanio Vick and 20-year-old Timothy Williams Jr.
“We are deeply saddened by the unnecessary violence that occurred overnight on the campus of Old Dominion University. Sudents attend a university to learn, and deserve to feel safe in their environment while doing so. We appreciate the strong partnership we have with the men and women of the Old Dominion University Police Department and all of their assistance both last night at the scene and today as we investigate this double homicide. Chief Shelton and I will continue to work closely together to ensure that our teams have the resources they need to hold those who are responsible for this violence accountable for their actions.”
Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.
Original Story:
Two individuals were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting near Old Dominion University’s campus on Wednesday night, according to the Norfolk Police Department.
The incident occurred shortly at about 9:50 p.m. in parking lot 3 on 49th Street. ODU Police released a statement confirming that the two victims transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital are not students or affiliated with the school.
At 10:01 p.m., campus members received an emergency alert via email, phone and text urging them to stay indoors. At 11:43 p.m., another emergency alert lifted the shelter-in-place.
“The safety of the ODU community continues to be our top priority. All ODU students are automatically registered to receive ODU Alerts, while faculty and staff can opt-in to receive alerts. All members of the ODU community are encouraged to sign up for the University’s official notification system,” said ODU Police Chief Garrett Shelton in a statement.
Students can access walk-in counseling services on Thursday, Feb. 27. The Office of Counseling can be reached at 757-683-4401, and appointments can also be made online.
Police have yet to confirm any suspect information but said there is no further threat to the public. The Norfolk Police Department is leading the investigation.
Details remain limited at this time, but 10 News will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
