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FBI Investigates ODU Shooting as Terrorism; Shooter's ISIS Ties Revealed

3/14/2026

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The FBI is investigating the Old Dominion University shooting as an act of terrorism.
Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi blamed Republicans and the "cult of gun absolutism" for the shooting.
The shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a naturalized citizen from Sierra Leone, had a history of supporting ISIS.
He was released from prison in December 2024.
Fatehi is backed by George Soros.

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Story summary

The FBI is investigating the Old Dominion University shooting as an act of terrorism.
Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi blamed Republicans and the "cult of gun absolutism" for the shooting.
The shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a naturalized citizen from Sierra Leone, had a history of supporting ISIS.
He was released from prison in December 2024.
Fatehi is backed by George Soros.