Gunman who injured 2 people at Old Dominion University in Virginia is dead, college says

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By JONATHAN MATTISE and OLIVIA DIAZMarch 12, 2026 at 05:23 PM

Gunman who injured 2 people at Old Dominion University in Virginia is dead, college says

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On Thursday, March 12, 2026, a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, resulted in one death and two injuries. According to campus police, the gunman is also dead. The Old Dominion University Police Chief Garrett Shelton confirmed the death of one of the three victims who were initially injured. Authorities learned of a third victim who sought medical attention independently. The incident prompted a large emergency response and campus evacuation. The motive for the shooting is currently unknown and under investigation.

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