The Old Dominion University student who was fatally shot last week in his off-campus house in Norfolk was the nephew of U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), the congressman said in a statement late Sunday.
Christopher Cummings, 20, whose family lives in the Woodbridge area, was a junior at ODU and was studying criminal justice.
“Christopher was an amazing young man who was loved and admired by so many people who had the honor of knowing him,” the congressman said. “An exceptional student with a 3.5 GPA, he had ambitious plans for his future after graduating from Old Dominion.”
Cummings said he and his family “ remain in shock over the news of the random shooting.”
Police in Norfolk have said they had no suspect in the Friday shooting and knew of no motive. A roommate of Christopher Cummings was shot in the incident, and Cummings said his family’s prayers were with him.
He urged the community to help the police in their investigation.
2 comments:
And the roommate has no clue on why someone burst into their house and shot them?? Riiiiight.
I am quite familiar with this story. This is a high crime area which happen to also be where ODU students happen to live because it is within walking distance to the campus. I know because I have been there myself several times. Right there on that very street visiting family members who go to ODU. There have been several home invasions in the area. This young man tried to fend off these criminals as they forced their way into their home.
I do not know everything but I do know that.
I also know that unless you know what you are talking about don't ASS UME. Imagine what the family had friends of this young man are going through. The other college students who are forced to live there are scared to death. There is not enough housing for everyone to live on campus. They have no choice but to live in "the hood".
Think before you open your mouth!
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