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Active Shooter at ODU Leaves Two Injured, Shooter Dead

3/13/2026

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An active shooter event occurred at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 12, 2026, when a gunman opened fire in Constant Hall, injuring two people who were taken to a local hospital.
The shooter was declared dead.
Emergency personnel, including university and Norfolk police, responded promptly.
By 11:45 a.m., ODU announced there was no threat on campus.
ODU has approximately 24,000 students enrolled.

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Story summary

An active shooter event occurred at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 12, 2026, when a gunman opened fire in Constant Hall, injuring two people who were taken to a local hospital.
The shooter was declared dead.
Emergency personnel, including university and Norfolk police, responded promptly.
By 11:45 a.m., ODU announced there was no threat on campus.
ODU has approximately 24,000 students enrolled.