Trending Now - ROTC Cadets Neutralize Shooter in Old Dominion University Incident

WHO:

Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah was identified as the victim killed in the shooting at Old Dominion University.

Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, was identified as the shooter and a former Army National Guard soldier.

Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah was identified as a Virginia native who joined the Army in 2003 as an Aviation Operations Specialist and was a graduate of Old Dominion University.

U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans, who represents the congressional district neighboring the university, stated, “The horrific tragedy that occurred today on ODU’s campus never should have happened.”

Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah was identified as a military science professor and ROTC instructor at Old Dominion University.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger stated, “The fact that a terrorist with known ties to ISIS has been walking the streets of Hampton Roads makes me furious.”

Lt. Col. Brandon Shah was identified as the deceased instructor in the shooting.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger stated, “A devoted ROTC instructor, Lt. Col. Shah didn't just lead a life of service to our country, he taught and led others to follow that path.”

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger stated, “State support is being mobilized” to assist the university and Norfolk Police.

Jennifer Lewis, spokesperson for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, confirmed the condition of the injured individuals.

The suspected gunman has been identified as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, a former Army National Guard soldier.

Jalloh is a naturalized U.S. citizen from Sierra Leone.

Jennifer, a sophomore at Old Dominion University, reported her experience during the shooting.

Old Dominion University (ODU)

Jennifer Lewis, spokesperson for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Students, including a sophomore and a junior at ODU

WHAT:

The shooting left one person dead (Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah) and two others injured, with one in critical condition and the other treated and released.

The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.

The shooting occurred shortly before 10:50 a.m. on March 12th, 2026, inside Constant Hall at Old Dominion University.

One victim was reported to have died from the shooting, while the other two victims were listed in stable condition.

The shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, was pronounced dead at the scene, and the FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.

One victim was reported to have died from the shooting, while the other two victims are listed in stable condition.

The shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, was pronounced dead at the scene, and the FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.

The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of terrorism.

One victim was reported to have died from the shooting, along with the gunman, while two others were injured.

The shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, shouted "Allahu Akbar" before conducting the attack.

The university reported that the shooter was “neutralized” after opening fire shortly before 10:50 a.m. on March 12th, 2026.

The two injured individuals were reported to be in critical condition.

Jalloh was convicted in 2017 for attempting to provide material support to ISIS and was sentenced to 11 years in prison plus five years of supervised release.

The shooting occurred at approximately 10:49 a.m. on March 12th, 2026, according to university alerts.

Jennifer described hearing a group of people saying, "get out, get out, get out," and noted, "All of a sudden we heard a commotion. A lot of people rumbling, starting to get up."

Two individuals were injured in a shooting at ODU.

The suspected gunman was killed at the scene.

The shooting occurred shortly before 10:50 a.m. on March 12th, 2026.

Classes and operations at ODU were canceled for the remainder of the day.

The two injured individuals were transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and were reported to be in critical condition.

An “all clear” was given by the university, indicating no longer an active threat.

WHERE:

The shooting occurred inside Constant Hall at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.

Constant Hall is identified as the main building for the College of Business at Old Dominion University.

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

Constant Hall, the academic building where the shooting occurred

WHEN:

The shooting occurred on March 12th, 2026, shortly before 10:50 a.m.

The university planned to provide an update at 12:15 p.m. ET on March 12th, 2026.

The shooting occurred on March 12th, 2026, shortly before 10:50 a.m.

The university planned to provide an update at 12:15 p.m. ET on March 12th, 2026.

WHY:

Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was on supervised release when he carried out the attack, which is comparable to probation.

Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was released from federal custody on December 23rd, 2024, after serving time for attempting to provide material support to ISIS.

Jalloh was on supervised release, which is comparable to probation, when he carried out the attack on March 12th, 2026.

Jalloh was previously sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for attempting to provide material support to ISIS and was released early in December 2024.

Jalloh's prior conviction for supporting ISIS is noted as a significant background detail related to the shooting incident.

HOW:

ROTC students confronted the gunman, with one student reportedly killing him with a knife.

Jalloh shouted "Allahu Akbar" before conducting the attack.

A law enforcement source indicated that Jalloh entered the classroom, asked if it was an ROTC class, and began shooting when told yes.

ROTC students confronted the gunman, with one student reportedly killing him with a knife.

A law enforcement source indicated that Jalloh entered the classroom, asked if it was an ROTC class, and began shooting when told yes.

ROTC students confronted the gunman, with one student reportedly killing him with a knife.

FBI Director Kash Patel stated, “The shooter is now deceased thanks to a group of brave students who stepped in and subdued him – actions that undoubtedly saved lives along with the quick response of law enforcement.”

University police, Norfolk police, and emergency personnel responded immediately to the incident, with ATF special agents also on the scene.

A junior at the university reported hearing "faint screaming" before the alarm went off, prompting students to evacuate the building.

The shooter opened fire inside Constant Hall, prompting immediate response from university police, Norfolk police, and emergency personnel.

The university issued alerts advising students and staff to avoid the area and follow emergency protocols.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 13:18 UTC)

In a tragic incident at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah was killed and two others were injured during a shooting on March 12, 2026. The shooter, identified as 36-year-old Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard soldier, was on supervised release at the time of the attack and reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" before opening fire. The FBI is now investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, while ROTC students confronted Jalloh, with one student ultimately killing him with a knife.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 09:07 UTC)

A tragic shooting occurred at Old Dominion University on March 12, 2026, leaving one victim dead and two others in stable condition, while the shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, was pronounced dead at the scene. Jalloh, who had been released from federal custody in December 2024 after attempting to provide material support to ISIS, entered a classroom and opened fire when he learned it was an ROTC class. In a remarkable turn of events, ROTC students confronted him, with one student reportedly using a knife to subdue the attacker.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 07:13 UTC)

A tragic shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 12, 2026, left one victim dead and two others in stable condition, while the shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, was pronounced dead at the scene. Jalloh, who had previously been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for attempting to support ISIS, entered a classroom and opened fire after confirming it was an ROTC class. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger expressed her outrage over the incident, highlighting the danger posed by a terrorist with known ties to ISIS walking the streets of Hampton Roads.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 03:41 UTC)

In a tragic incident that unfolded recently, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a dedicated ROTC instructor, was identified as the deceased victim of a shooting that the FBI is now investigating as an act of terrorism. The shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" before the attack, which left one victim dead alongside the gunman and injured two others; however, brave ROTC students confronted Jalloh, with one student ultimately killing him with a knife. FBI Director Kash Patel praised the quick actions of these students and law enforcement, stating that their bravery undoubtedly saved lives.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 01:23 UTC)

Yesterday morning, a shooting occurred at Constant Hall, the main building for the College of Business at Old Dominion University, where the shooter was neutralized shortly after opening fire. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that state support is being mobilized to assist the university and Norfolk Police, while Jennifer Lewis, a spokesperson for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, confirmed that the two injured individuals are in critical condition. The university plans to provide further updates on the situation later today.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 21:05 UTC)

The suspected gunman in the recent shooting incident has been identified as 36-year-old Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Sierra Leone and a former Army National Guard soldier. Jalloh was previously convicted in 2017 for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, leading to an 11-year prison sentence followed by five years of supervised release. His prior conviction is being highlighted as a significant detail in relation to the current situation.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 19:17 UTC)

A shooting occurred at Old Dominion University around 10:49 a.m. today, prompting immediate alerts to students. Jennifer, a sophomore at the university, recounted her experience, describing the chaos as she heard a group urging others to "get out" and noted the sudden commotion as people began to rise. Another student reported hearing "faint screaming" just before the alarm sounded, which led to an evacuation of the building.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 17:18 UTC)

A shooting occurred at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, shortly before 10:50 a.m. today, injuring two individuals who are now in critical condition at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. The suspected gunman was killed at the scene, and an “all clear” has been issued by the university, indicating there is no longer an active threat. Classes and operations at ODU have been canceled for the remainder of the day, with the university planning to provide an update at 12:15 p.m. ET.