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One dead and two injured in Virginia university shooting

One dead and two injured in Virginia university shooting

Summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia resulted in one death and two injuries. The FBI is treating the incident as an act of terrorism. The shooter, who was killed by students, had a history of attempting to support the Islamic State.

Key Facts

  • The shooting occurred at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
  • One person died, and two others were injured.
  • The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of terrorism.
  • The suspect, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, was killed at the scene.
  • Jalloh was a former Virginia National Guard member with a past conviction for trying to support the Islamic State.
  • Students who were part of the ROTC program subdued the shooter.
  • The class instructor, a retired military officer, was the person who died.
  • FBI Director credited the quick actions of students and law enforcement with saving lives.

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