NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Authorities are investigating a reported armed burglary at Old Dominion University that happened Sunday night.
A gun was discharged during the incident, but no injuries were reported, police say.
The Old Dominion University Police Department says it happened at a housing complex in the 1000 block of 43rd Street near Killam Ave. Officers found that three unidentified people entered the complex and went to the victim’s room, and a shot was fired during the incident.
Police were then notified after the three people, who are considered “persons of interest” at this time, left the scene in a black vehicle. ODU shared photos of both the persons of interest and their vehicle.
10 On Your Side’s working to learn more about the incident. In the meantime, ODU shared these safety tips:
- Ensure that all doors, windows, and desks are closed and locked. Do not prop open doors or allow unauthorized persons into secured/locked buildings.
- Immediately report inoperable locks and latches to the appropriate maintenance personnel.
- If at any time, residents observe someone acting in a suspicious manner in a building or attempting to enter residences, please call the ODU Police Department at (757) 683-4000.
- If at any time, residents observe someone acting in a suspicious manner in a building or attempting to enter residences, please call the ODU Police Department at (757) 683-4000. Suspicious behavior may include a stranger knocking on your door and asking an out-of-place question, such as “did you lose these keys,” or making an excuse for being found in the room (“I was looking for …”).
- Do not open your door without knowing their identity.
