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Retired Army Officer Shot at Virginia University; Suspect Identified

3/14/2026

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On March 12, 2026, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a retired Army officer and ROTC instructor, was shot and killed at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh entered Shah's classroom, shouted "Allahu Akbar," and opened fire, injuring two others before being subdued by students.
Investigations are ongoing.
Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member, had previously been jailed for supporting ISIS and was released in December 2024.

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Story summary

On March 12, 2026, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a retired Army officer and ROTC instructor, was shot and killed at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh entered Shah's classroom, shouted "Allahu Akbar," and opened fire, injuring two others before being subdued by students.
Investigations are ongoing.
Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member, had previously been jailed for supporting ISIS and was released in December 2024.