One dead, two injured as gunman killed at Old Dominion University
One dead, two injured as gunman killed at Old Dominion University
A shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk left one dead and two injured; the gunman was killed as students and police responded swiftly.
A shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, this morning left one person dead and two others injured. The incident occurred around 10:49 a.m. in Constant Hall, which houses part of the College of Business, prompting a rapid evacuation and a heavy police response as students fled and staff moved to safety.
Authorities identified the gunman as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member who had pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State and was released from federal custody in December 2024. The shooter was killed during the confrontation, with a group of students stepping in to subdue him and prevent further bloodshed, according to officials. The quick actions of students and law enforcement are being credited with limiting the number of casualties.
Two victims were initially reported; one later died, and the other remains in stable condition. The campus lockdown was lifted as investigators entered the early stages of the inquiry. The shooting is being investigated as an act related to terrorism, and authorities say they are still determining the full cause of death of the gunman. No additional details about motive or potential accomplices have been released, and the university community is mourning while awaiting further updates.
The incident marks a chilling reminder of campus safety concerns, even as authorities work to ensure the campus can return to normal operations and provide support to affected students and staff. Campus leaders promise updates as more information becomes available and stress the importance of safety protocols for students, faculty, and visitors.
