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Shooting at Old Dominion University resulted in 2 deaths and 2 injuries; FBI investigating as terrorism.

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Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public research university in Norfolk, Virginia. It is currently newsworthy due to a fatal shooting that occurred on its campus. On Thursday, a gunman, identified as Mohamed Jalloh, killed one person and injured two others before also dying. Jalloh was a former member of the Army National Guard with a prior conviction for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism. The incident has brought increased attention to campus security and the potential for extremist violence. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on the shooter's motives and the source of the firearm used in the attack.
Last updated: May 3, 2026