Deadly Shooting at Old Dominion University Investigated as Terrorism
A tragic incident unfolded at Old Dominion University, where a shooter opened fire, resulting in one death and two injuries. The gunman, identified as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former National Guard member with ties to ISIS, was subdued and killed by brave ROTC students on campus. The victim has been identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, the head of the university’s Army ROTC program. The FBI is now investigating the event as an act of terrorism. This follows reports that the shooter had been released from prison just two years prior to the attack after being convicted for supporting the Islamic State. The community mourns the loss while grappling with questions surrounding the motivations behind this deadly assault.
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