One victim was killed and two others were injured Thursday by an ISIS-linked 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.
Several media outlets identified the gunman as Mohamed Jalloh, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Sierra Leone who was convicted of providing support to ISIS in 2017.
He was released from prison early after serving part of an 11-year sentence.
FBI Director Kash Patel credited quick-thinking students for helping end the gunman’s rampage Thursday morning.
“The shooter is now deceased thanks to a group of brave students who stepped in and subdued him — actions that undoubtedly saved lives along with the quick response of law enforcement,” Mr. Patel wrote on X.
“The FBI is now investigating the shooting as an act of terrorism,” he continued. “Our Joint Terrorism Task Force is fully engaged, embedded with local authorities, and providing all resources necessary in the investigation.”
Chief Shelton didn’t share how the shooter 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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