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University Shooting Investigated as Terrorism; ROTC Students Subdue Attacker

3/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On March 12, 2026, a shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia killed a retired military officer.
The shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” before the attack.
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) students intervened and subdued Jalloh.
The FBI is investigating the incident as terrorism.
Two other victims remain in stable condition while classes were canceled for the day.

History

Historical Context

The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, orchestrated by al-Qaeda, killed nearly 3,000 people and prompted the U.S. to launch the War on Terror under President George W. Bush. This conflict has since influenced military and domestic policies, as seen in the recent shooting at Old Dominion University, highlighting ongoing concerns about radicalization and domestic terrorism in American educational institutions.

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Story summary

On March 12, 2026, a shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia killed a retired military officer.
The shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” before the attack.
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) students intervened and subdued Jalloh.
The FBI is investigating the incident as terrorism.
Two other victims remain in stable condition while classes were canceled for the day.

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