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By MATTHEW ROY, The Virginian-Pilot
© November 4, 2003
NORFOLK — A Virginia Beach man is dead after he was repeatedly shot outside the student center at Norfolk State University shortly after noon on Monday. The shooting happened in front of multiple witnesses, shocking students who later wondered about the safety of their campus.
Marcus McGee, 19, was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital immediately and was rushed into surgery, but hours later, he was pronounced dead.
The gunman opened fire just outside the Mills E. Godwin Jr. Student Center, a hub of activity for students and staff next to faculty and student dining facilities. He then climbed into a car and drove off, police said.
Police are seeking Antonio D. Robinson, 26, of Norfolk, who faces charges of murder. Robinson may be driving a white 1965 Chevrolet Impala with Virginia antique plates 1775AW, police said.
The incident appears to have had nothing to do with the school, said university spokeswoman Sharon R. Hoggard. She said neither Robinson nor the victim were students.
Hundreds of students milled around the area on a picture-perfect afternoon as city and university police investigated the crime.
Police placed yellow crime-scene tape around a grassy area and part of a parking lot marked by 16 yellow evidence markers.
Some students said at first that they didn’t realize that the popping sound they heard was gunfire.
Students aided the stricken man as best they could while waiting for rescue workers to arrive, Hoggard said.
The victim was conscious and talking when police arrived, said police spokesman Chris Amos. Some sort of confrontation erupted in a parking lot by the student center, sparking the shooting, Amos said.
Dozens of students held an impromptu prayer meeting for the victim, said George Lewis, a senior, who called the shooting “messed up.’’
“We come here to learn, not to get shot,’’ he said.
Some students said that the brazen nature of the crime was unnerving.
“If you can get shot in the middle of the campus when it’s busiest outside, how safe are you going to feel at night when there’s the fewest people around?†asked Jolie Hodelin, a junior, sitting on the steps of the student center.
University officials ought to reassure students, staff and parents that the campus is in fact a safe place with fairly tight security and its own police department.
Security officials walk beats, and police officers cruise the campus, Hoggard said. The university also has campus escorts to accompany those who don’t want to walk alone.
Hoggard called the incident “completely different from what we’ve experienced before.’’
“What happened today is ridiculous,†said senior Eric Smith. “I don’t even feel safe on campus anymore.’’
He said the campus police force should be larger. That department has 35 officers, according to its October 2002 annual report. Anyone with information on Robinson’s whereabouts is asked to call police at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Lester Davis contributed to this report.
Reach Matthew Roy at 446-2540 or at matthew.roy@piloton line.com
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Good thing campus police is there keeping everyone safe.
By MATTHEW ROY, The Virginian-Pilot
© November 4, 2003
NORFOLK — A Virginia Beach man is dead after he was repeatedly shot outside the student center at Norfolk State University shortly after noon on Monday. The shooting happened in front of multiple witnesses, shocking students who later wondered about the safety of their campus.
Marcus McGee, 19, was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital immediately and was rushed into surgery, but hours later, he was pronounced dead.
The gunman opened fire just outside the Mills E. Godwin Jr. Student Center, a hub of activity for students and staff next to faculty and student dining facilities. He then climbed into a car and drove off, police said.
Police are seeking Antonio D. Robinson, 26, of Norfolk, who faces charges of murder. Robinson may be driving a white 1965 Chevrolet Impala with Virginia antique plates 1775AW, police said.
The incident appears to have had nothing to do with the school, said university spokeswoman Sharon R. Hoggard. She said neither Robinson nor the victim were students.
Hundreds of students milled around the area on a picture-perfect afternoon as city and university police investigated the crime.
Police placed yellow crime-scene tape around a grassy area and part of a parking lot marked by 16 yellow evidence markers.
Some students said at first that they didn’t realize that the popping sound they heard was gunfire.
Students aided the stricken man as best they could while waiting for rescue workers to arrive, Hoggard said.
The victim was conscious and talking when police arrived, said police spokesman Chris Amos. Some sort of confrontation erupted in a parking lot by the student center, sparking the shooting, Amos said.
Dozens of students held an impromptu prayer meeting for the victim, said George Lewis, a senior, who called the shooting “messed up.’’
“We come here to learn, not to get shot,’’ he said.
Some students said that the brazen nature of the crime was unnerving.
“If you can get shot in the middle of the campus when it’s busiest outside, how safe are you going to feel at night when there’s the fewest people around?†asked Jolie Hodelin, a junior, sitting on the steps of the student center.
University officials ought to reassure students, staff and parents that the campus is in fact a safe place with fairly tight security and its own police department.
Security officials walk beats, and police officers cruise the campus, Hoggard said. The university also has campus escorts to accompany those who don’t want to walk alone.
Hoggard called the incident “completely different from what we’ve experienced before.’’
“What happened today is ridiculous,†said senior Eric Smith. “I don’t even feel safe on campus anymore.’’
He said the campus police force should be larger. That department has 35 officers, according to its October 2002 annual report. Anyone with information on Robinson’s whereabouts is asked to call police at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Lester Davis contributed to this report.
Reach Matthew Roy at 446-2540 or at matthew.roy@piloton line.com
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Good thing campus police is there keeping everyone safe.