Police Department
Old Dominion University Police Statement
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 9:50 p.m., two individuals suffered injuries from a shooting that took place in parking lot 3 on 49th Street. The individuals transported to the hospital are not students and are not affiliated with Old Dominion University.
An emergency alert was sent by email, phone and text at 10:01 p.m. advising members of the campus community to remain indoors. At 11:43 p.m., ODU sent an emergency alert lifting the shelter-in-place. There is no ongoing threat to the ODU community.
The individuals were transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Norfolk Police are investigating, and any further inquiries should be directed there.
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.
Walk-in counseling services will be available on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 for students. The Office of Counseling can be reached at (757) 683-4401 and appointments can be made online.
-Chief Garrett Shelton, ODU Police
Dedicated to Protecting ODU
The Old Dominion University Police Department is dedicated to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for its students, staff, and visitors. This includes a proactive approach to law enforcement and aggressive problem-solving techniques for identified crime trends. We employ 55 sworn law enforcement officers who provide 24-hour protection for more than 25,000 students, faculty, and staff. We cover the 288 acre main campus and the surrounding communities of Lamberts Point, Larchmont, and Highland Park of our concurrent jurisdiction in the City of Norfolk.
- Our Mission: The mission of the Old Dominion University Police Department is to cultivate a safe, community-centered environment by providing premiere public safety and law enforcement services in an accessible, inclusive, and respectful manner.
- Our Vision: The Old Dominion University Police Department strives to be an innovative and forward-focused public safety agency, dedicated to providing the highest standards of professionalism, performance, and service.
- Our Values: The core values upheld by the Old Dominion University Police Department encompasses the principles of excellence, respect, collaboration, care, innovation, inclusion, and integrity.