Old Dominion shooter convicted of Islamic State ties released from prison just 2 years before attack

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMarch 13, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, recently released from prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State, opened fire at Old Dominion University on March 12, 2026, killing one and injuring two others before being subdued by ROTC students. Jalloh had pleaded guilty in 2016 to providing material support to ISIS and was sentenced to 11 years in 2017, but was released in December 2024 while on supervised release. The FBI had previously investigated Jalloh in 2016 after he contacted ISIS members and expressed interest in carrying out an attack similar to the Fort Hood shooting. He had also attempted to donate money to ISIS and purchase an AR-15. The shooting has prompted questions about Jalloh's early release and how someone with known ties to ISIS was able to carry out the attack.

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United States 35% Jen Kiggans 40% Fort Hood 45% Norfolk, Virginia 60% FBI ×370% Old Dominion University ×275% Islamic State ×585% Mohamed Bailor Jalloh ×495%

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school shooting 90% islamic state 80% terrorism 70% prison release 70% old dominion university 60% gun violence 50% fbi sting operation 50% supervised release 40%

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