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University Shooting Linked to ISIS Leaves One Dead

3/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk on March 12, 2026 killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, former Army National Guardsman with ties to ISIS, opened fire.
Two others were injured before Jalloh was found dead.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
Shah had increased Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) enrollment during his tenure and was set to retire.

History

Historical Context

The Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995, orchestrated by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, killed 168 people and remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Motivated by anti-government sentiments stemming from the Waco siege and Ruby Ridge incidents, this attack highlighted the rise of domestic extremism. Recent events, like the Old Dominion University shooting linked to ISIS, continue to raise concerns about radicalization and national security.

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Story summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk on March 12, 2026 killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, former Army National Guardsman with ties to ISIS, opened fire.
Two others were injured before Jalloh was found dead.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
Shah had increased Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) enrollment during his tenure and was set to retire.

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