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Who Was Lt. Col. Brandon Shah? Old Dominion Shooting Victim Identified

Who Was Lt. Col. Brandon Shah? Old Dominion Shooting Victim Identified

Summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia resulted in the death of Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah, with two others injured. The gunman, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, was identified by authorities and a terrorism investigation is underway. FBI officials are involved, and the incident demonstrated quick and courageous responses from Army ROTC students.

Key Facts

  • Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah died in a shooting at Old Dominion University.
  • Two other individuals were injured in the incident.
  • Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, the gunman, was identified and is deceased.
  • Jalloh had a prior conviction for attempting to support ISIS.
  • FBI director announced the shooting is being investigated as terrorism.
  • Army ROTC students helped subdue the shooter.
  • Campus operations halted due to the shooting.
  • FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is involved in the investigation.

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