Crime
Multiple People Injured in Shooting at Old Dominion University, Suspect at Large
Norfolk, VA – A shooting incident on the campus of Old Dominion University (ODU) Wednesday night has left two individuals with life-threatening injuries, prompting an active investigation by both university and Norfolk police.
According to an ODU Urgent Alert, law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire in the 1400 block of West 49th Street, near Broderick Dining Commons.
The emergency call was received around 9:40 p.m., and first responders arrived to find two gunshot victims.
CPR was in progress on a female victim, as authorities worked to provide emergency medical assistance.
Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment, and their current conditions remain undisclosed.
Meanwhile, authorities have confirmed that the suspect remains at large.
ODU Police have issued a safety advisory urging students, faculty, and residents in the area to remain indoors while the investigation continues.
Law enforcement officers from both Old Dominion University Police and Norfolk Police Department are actively working the scene.
Further details, including information about the suspect or circumstances surrounding the shooting, have not yet been released.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Norfolk Police or campus security immediately.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.