Crime
Two Killed in Shooting Near Old Dominion University Campus
Norfolk, VA – A tragic shooting near Old Dominion University (ODU) on Wednesday night has claimed the lives of two individuals, prompting an extensive investigation by Norfolk Police and ODU Police.
At approximately 9:50 p.m. on February 28, officers responded to reports of a shooting in Parking Lot 3 in the 1400 block of West 49th Street, near Broderick Dining Commons on the ODU campus.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were later identified as 18-year-old Delanio M. Vick and 20-year-old Timothy G. Williams. Neither victim was a student nor affiliated with Old Dominion University.
Both individuals were transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.
Following the shooting, ODU issued an emergency alert at 10:01 p.m., urging students and faculty to shelter in place. Authorities initially reported a suspect at large, leading to heightened security measures on campus.
By 11:43 p.m., ODU police lifted the shelter-in-place order, confirming that there was no ongoing threat to the campus community. However, as of early Thursday morning, authorities had not disclosed whether a suspect had been taken into custody.
Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot expressed deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing the importance of maintaining campus safety:
“We are deeply saddened by the unnecessary violence that occurred overnight on the campus of Old Dominion University. Students 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 Talbot also affirmed his commitment to ensuring justice, stating that he and ODU Police Chief Sheldon will continue to work closely to hold those responsible accountable.
In the wake of the tragedy, Joshua McCauley, Director and Campus Minister for the Wesley Foundation at ODU, shared his concerns over the impact on students:
“It’s disheartening for this to happen on our campus. I know there will be a lot of pain, worry, and anxiety among students. I’ve already been in contact with several students, checking in and ensuring they know Wesley is open as a safe space for them.”
To support students during this difficult time, ODU’s Office of Counseling Services is offering walk-in counseling services on Thursday.
Students can reach the office at 757-683-4401 or schedule appointments online.
The Norfolk Police Department and ODU Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
No suspect information has been released, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
This double homicide has shaken the ODU community, prompting discussions about campus safety and violence prevention efforts.
Authorities are urging students and community members to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to campus or local police.
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was taken into custody Saturday afternoon following a shooting inside the Austin Central Library that left one person seriously injured and prompted a large emergency response and temporary shelter-in-place order in the downtown area.
According to the Austin Police Department (APD), officers responded shortly after 12:00 p.m. to reports of gunfire inside the Austin Central Library, located at 710 W. César Chávez Street.
Upon arrival, police and Austin-Travis County EMS units found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The individual was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.
Assistant Police Chief Lee Rogers stated during a press briefing that the shooter fled the scene before officers arrived.
After an extensive search, the suspect—identified as 55-year-old Harold Newton Keene—was located and arrested in South Austin at approximately 1:25 p.m.
The library was safely evacuated, and the shelter-in-place alert was lifted shortly after Keene’s apprehension.
Authorities emphasized that the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident involving only one suspect and one victim.
“This was not an active shooter situation,” Rogers confirmed.
Preliminary reports and public records reveal that Harold Newton Keene has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple arrests for assault, family violence, terroristic threats, burglary, drug possession, and evading arrest.
He is described by law enforcement officials as a habitual violent offender who has had numerous prior run-ins with police.
Records indicate Keene was previously arrested for threatening a man with a firearm several months ago and, in a separate incident, assaulted another inmate while in custody at the Travis County Jail.
In both cases, prosecutors later declined to pursue charges.
Authorities have not yet released a possible motive for the shooting or confirmed whether the suspect and victim knew each other.
The Austin Police Department’s Major Crimes Division is leading the investigation.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Austin Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS.