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Who was Mohammad Jollah? Man With ISIS Links Alleged ODU Shooter-Report

Who was Mohammad Jollah? Man With ISIS Links Alleged ODU Shooter-Report

Summary

A man previously convicted of trying to support ISIS has been identified as the shooter at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. The incident occurred at Constant Hall, where two people were injured, and the shooter was pronounced dead. The campus was locked down, and classes were canceled for the day.

Key Facts

  • The shooter was identified as Mohammad Jollah, a former Army National guardsman.
  • In 2017, Jollah was sentenced to 11 years for attempting to support ISIS.
  • He had connections with ISIS members overseas and an FBI informant in the U.S.
  • Jollah was involved in a shooting at Old Dominion University's Constant Hall.
  • Two people were injured in the shooting and taken to a hospital.
  • Jollah was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The university canceled classes and events for the rest of the day.
  • Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and has about 24,000 students.

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