NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State University said in a statement Sunday morning that a sophomore student was killed in an off-campus shooting Saturday night.
In the statement, NSU says 20-year-old Jahari George, from Maryland, was shot shortly after 11 p.m. in the 2700 block of Gate House Road.
George was taken to the hospital, where he later died, according to NSU.
At this time, officers have not revealed if this was another student involved.
Effective immediately, access to NSU's campus will be limited to only Gates 1 and 3, according to the university.
NSU police will also increase patrols on campus and at off-campus hotels where some students are residing.
The school is encouraging faculty, staff and students to take advantage of counseling services if need be. The numbers to call can be found by clicking the link here.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
*Editor's note: Our original report stated that Norfolk State University said that Norfolk police had a person of interest in custody relating to the incident. Norfolk police have further clarified that they did not have a person of interest in custody. After reporting on the victim, News 3 confirmed that the student who was shot and killed was a junior at NSU.*
