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Old Dominion University Shooting Kills 1, Injures 2 as FBI Labels Attack Terrorism

Investigators say the gunman sought to emulate the 2009 Fort Hood attack.

Overview

  • The victim was identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, an ROTC instructor killed inside his classroom.
  • FBI officials said the attacker shouted "Allah Akbar" before opening fire.
  • Authorities identified the shooter as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, a former National Guard member who pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to support ISIS and was released in 2024.
  • ROTC students overpowered the assailant and killed him, with officials saying he was not shot as they subdued him.
  • Old Dominion canceled classes for Thursday and Friday as the federal terrorism investigation continues.