2 weeks Ago
NORFOLK — A 20-year-old man has been arrested for his believed involvement in a Saturday night shooting on Norfolk State University’s campus. Zakeyis A. Womack of Ringgold, Virginia, was taken into custody by authorities in Reidsville, North Carolina.
He was been charged with multiple felony counts and is being held without bond. Ringgold is a small community outside of Danville. The on-campus shooting , which happened near the L.
Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center at around 11:30 p.m., sent two 22-year-old men to the hospital, police said.
At the time, one had life-threatening injuries. Both are now expected to make recoveries. “I sincerely hope the announcement of this arrest reassures the Norfolk State University community that the threat has ended and they may move away from this academic disruption and complete the semester knowing they are safe,” Norfolk Police Department Chief Mark Talbot said in a statement.
Following detectives’ investigation, Norfolk police said Womack was taken into custody with the assistance of the U.S. Marshall Service and the Norfolk State University Police Department.
Detectives have not released any further details about the shooting, police said. The investigation remains active. Those with information are encouraged to contact the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip through the P3Tips mobile app.
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