Norfolk State University Senior Semaj Coleman Dies at 22 Following Accidental Parking Lot Shooting in Norfolk, Virginia
Semaj Coleman, a 22-year-old Norfolk State University senior from Mollusk in Lancaster County, died after an accidental shooting on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Police received a call at approximately 11:45 p.m. after Coleman arrived at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with life-threatening injuries sustained in a parking lot in the 5700 block of East Virginia Beach Boulevard.
Investigators identified the incident as accidental, took a 23-year-old Newport News man into custody, and filed charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless handling, while the investigation remains open.
Coleman studied health services management and was approaching graduation with plans to enter the field.
Coleman participated in the Spartans Promise to Persist with Purpose program and recently joined the National Association for Allied Health Professionals.
Family members remembered Coleman as a cherished daughter, sibling, grandchild, niece, and friend.
Norfolk State University extended condolences to Coleman’s family, friends, and classmates while offering counseling and support services across its community.
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