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Terrifying Classroom Shooting at Old Dominion: One Dead, Two Injured

3/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A shooting on March 12, 2026, at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia left one person dead and two critically injured.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was killed during the incident.
The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of terrorism.
FBI Director Kash Patel said students helped subdue the attacker.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced state support for the university as authorities declared no ongoing threat.

History

Historical Context

The Gun Control Act of 1968 emerged in response to rising gun violence, notably following the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 22, 1968, it prohibited mail-order sales and restricted gun access for certain individuals. This historical context underscores ongoing debates about gun regulation, especially in light of recent incidents like the shooting at Old Dominion University.

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Story summary

A shooting on March 12, 2026, at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia left one person dead and two critically injured.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was killed during the incident.
The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of terrorism.
FBI Director Kash Patel said students helped subdue the attacker.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced state support for the university as authorities declared no ongoing threat.

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