One victim was killed and two others were injured Thursday by a gunman on Old Dominion University’s campus in Norfolk, Virginia, before the shooter was also killed, police said.
Old Dominion’s Police Chief Garrett Shelton said the two victims, whom the Army identified as part of the ROTC program, are in stable condition.
Chief Shelton didn’t share how the shooter, whose identity hasn’t been shared, was killed.
“Our campus and our community have been truly shaken by this senseless act of violence, and we want to extend our prayers to families and victims and those that were impacted by this act today,” ODU President Brian O. Hemphill said at an afternoon press conference.
Police said the gunman first opened fire just after 10:40 a.m. in Constant Hall.
The shooting ended shortly afterward. University officials broadcast an all-clear notification over the school’s alert system by noon.
“The emergency at Constant Hall has ended. There is no longer an active threat to the campus community. Avoid the area in and around Constant Hall where emergency officials continue to work,” the alert said.
The college canceled classes for the rest of the day in light of the shooting.
FBI Director Kash Patel and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said agents were on the scene assisting the university.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger also said state resources were being sent to assist in the aftermath.
• Matt Delaney can be reached at mdelaney@washingtontimes.com.
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