Number on gun used in fatal Old Dominion shooting was obliterated, law enforcement official says

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By ALLEN G. BREED, MICHAEL R, SISAK and ALANNA DURKIN RICHERMarch 13, 2026 at 05:23 PM

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On March 12, 2026, a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, resulted in one death and two injuries. The shooter also died after being subdued by ROTC students in a classroom. The deceased victim was identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah. The gun used in the shooting had its serial number obliterated, according to law enforcement. The Justice Department has charged a man accused of selling the gun to the shooter.

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Illesheim, Germany 30% U.S. Army 40% Virginia 50% Department of Justice 50% Constant Hall ×250% FBI 60% Eddie Flack ×260% Brandon Shah ×270% Norfolk, Virginia ×470% Old Dominion University ×990%

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