Two in critical condition after shooting at Old Dominion University in US

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 12, 2026 at 06:36 PM

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On Thursday, March 12, 2026, a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, left two people in critical condition. The gunman opened fire in Constant Hall, the university's college of business, around 10:49 am local time. Authorities confirmed the suspect is dead, but details surrounding the death and the shooter's identity have not been released. The motive for the shooting remains unclear. Classes were canceled for the rest of the day, and authorities have stated there is no longer an active threat on campus. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting with the investigation, and the governor is monitoring the situation.

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