Campus shooting that killed 2 did not involve students or staff, NC Central says

Update: “Chancellor pleads for more help from Durham after 2 men shot to death at NC Central”

A shooting on the campus of North Carolina Central University in Durham killed two people Saturday night, and locked down a stadium full of fans.

The Durham Police Department said two men were shot in the surface parking lot next to the Latham Parking Deck on East Lawson Street.

The men were taken to the hospital, where they died.

In a statement Sunday afternoon, NCCU officials said the incident “involved individuals who are not part of the university’s community.”

“There is no ongoing threat to campus,” NC Central said on Facebook.

The nearby O’Kelly Riddick Stadium, host to a home football game against Winston-Salem State at the time of the shooting, was placed on lockdown.

Over the course of several hours, NCCU Police and DPD officers evacuated the stadium and escorted people to their vehicles.

“It should not be lost that yesterday signaled a huge return to NCCU football on our campus after two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” the university said Sunday.

The News & Observer has asked Durham police whether a motive or suspect has been determined, and for more information about the two victims.

Police have asked those with information about the shooting to call Durham CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200.

This story was originally published September 19, 2021 at 8:55 AM.