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University Shooting: Terrorism Charges After Tragic Attack

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University on March 12, 2026, killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and injured two ROTC students.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member with terrorism convictions, opened fire and was subdued and killed by students.
The Department of Justice charged Kenya Chapman with illegally selling a firearm to Jalloh, whose weapon had an obliterated serial number.
FBI is treating the incident as an act of terrorism.

History

Historical Context

The Gun Control Act of 1968 was enacted in response to rising violence, notably the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 22, 1968, it prohibited firearm sales to certain individuals, including felons. The recent shooting at Old Dominion University highlights ongoing debates about gun control and public safety in America, as the shooter was a convicted felon who obtained a firearm illegally.

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Story summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University on March 12, 2026, killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and injured two ROTC students.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member with terrorism convictions, opened fire and was subdued and killed by students.
The Department of Justice charged Kenya Chapman with illegally selling a firearm to Jalloh, whose weapon had an obliterated serial number.
FBI is treating the incident as an act of terrorism.

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