1. Man arrested for bringing AR-style weapon onto Catawba campus
2. Man arrested for carrying AR-style firearm onto Catawba campus.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : A man from Salisbury has been apprehended by law enforcement after he was reportedly seen on Catawba College’s premises with what was described as an “AR-style rifle.” The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning, prompting campus security to alert authorities.
According to Justin Crews, the public information officer for the Salisbury Police Department, officers were summoned to Catawba College’s vicinity around 2 a.m. following a notification from campus security regarding a suspicious individual carrying a firearm. The security personnel informed law enforcement that they had observed three men near a vehicle in close proximity to the basketball courts. After the individuals departed from the campus, security personnel reviewed surveillance footage, which revealed that one of the men had been in possession of an AR-style rifle inside the vehicle. Subsequently, the police department was notified.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the men situated in a parked car off West Innes Street. One of the individuals, identified as 19-year-old Kayvone Rashawn Norman, confessed to having the rifle in his possession within the vehicle. However, Norman did not provide a reason to the officers as to why he was carrying the firearm.
Following the incident, Norman was taken into custody and charged with felony possession of a weapon on educational property. He was then transported to the Rowan County Magistrate’s Office, where he was released on a written promise to appear in court by Magistrate Jeffrey Holshouser.
This occurrence serves as a reminder of the importance of campus security and the swift response of law enforcement in ensuring the safety of educational institutions. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident to determine the motives behind Norman’s actions and any potential threats to the community..
1. Man arrested for bringing “AR-style rifle” onto Catawba campus – Salisbury Post
2. Man arrested for bringing “AR-style rifle” onto Catawba campus – Salisbury Post.
