A Beautiful Soul Whose Dreams Were Cut Short at 22.🕊️💔
The world feels a little dimmer as we remember Semaj Richelle Coleman, a promising 22-year-old Norfolk State University senior from Mollusk, Virginia, whose life was tragically cut short by a fatal shooting on Saturday night, October 24, 2026, in the 5700 block of East Virginia Beach Boulevard in Norfolk. Authorities identified Matthew B. Croslin, 23, of Newport News, as the man charged in connection with her death. Police said preliminary findings indicate the shooting was accidental.
Semaj was more than a student with a bright future; she was a young woman building a life filled with purpose, ambition, and dreams yet to unfold. Majoring in Health Services Management, she was steadily working toward a future shaped by knowledge, compassion, and the desire to make a meaningful difference. Her participation in the Spartans Promise to Persist with Purpose program and recent induction into the National Association for Allied Health Professions reflected her dedication and accomplishments.
Yet, in a heartbreaking moment, a promising journey came to an unimaginable end. 💔
Her passing leaves a painful silence among family, friends, classmates, professors, and the entire Spartan community. There were undoubtedly more milestones to celebrate, more dreams to pursue, more memories to create, and countless tomorrows she deserved to experience.
Semaj’s story reminds us how precious and fragile life can be. Behind every name is a world of hopes, relationships, and possibilities that deserve to flourish.
May her memory remain a gentle light in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her. May her grieving family find strength, and may the Spartan community surround one another with compassion during this difficult time.
Rest peacefully, Semaj Richelle Coleman. 🕊️ Your journey was far too short, but your memory will live on.
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