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Tragic Shooting at ODU: Ex-Guardsman Kills Instructor, Injures Two

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 12, 2026, resulted in one ROTC instructor dead and two others injured.
The shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virginia National Guardsman with a history of supporting ISIS, was subdued and killed by students.
Jalloh had been convicted of providing material support to ISIS and was released from prison in December 2024.
Kenya Chapman faces federal charges for allegedly selling Jalloh the firearm used in the attack.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, as Jalloh shouted "Allahu Akbar" before the shooting.

History

Historical Context

The 2009 Fort Hood shooting, carried out by Major Nidal Hasan, resulted in 13 deaths and 32 injuries, marking a significant act of domestic terrorism linked to radical Islamic beliefs. This incident reflects ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism, as seen in the recent shooting at Old Dominion University involving Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former National Guardsman with ISIS ties, highlighting the persistent threat within military and educational institutions.

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Story summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 12, 2026, resulted in one ROTC instructor dead and two others injured.
The shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virginia National Guardsman with a history of supporting ISIS, was subdued and killed by students.
Jalloh had been convicted of providing material support to ISIS and was released from prison in December 2024.
Kenya Chapman faces federal charges for allegedly selling Jalloh the firearm used in the attack.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, as Jalloh shouted "Allahu Akbar" before the shooting.

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