1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Virginia’s Old Dominion University, police say

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 12, 2026 at 08:05 PM

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A shooting at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia, on Thursday morning resulted in one death and two injuries. The gunman is among the deceased. ODU police confirmed the incident and stated that the two surviving victims are in stable condition; they are members of the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at ODU. Authorities believe there is no further threat to the campus. ODU has cancelled classes and suspended operations on its main campus until Friday, while offering counselling and food services to students. The university president expressed gratitude for the emergency response and offered support to those affected.

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