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ODU Shooting Leaves One Dead, FBI Investigates Terrorism Links

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University on March 12, 2026, left Lt. Col. Brandon Shah dead and two instructors injured.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, a former Army National Guardsman with an ISIS conviction, was killed by ROTC students who intervened.
The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism.
Jalloh had been released from prison in December 2024 after completing a substance abuse program.

History

Historical Context

The 2009 Fort Hood shooting, carried out by Army Major Nidal Hasan, resulted in 13 deaths and over 30 injuries, marking it as the deadliest attack on a U.S. military base since 9/11. Hasan's radicalization and prior concerns about his behavior raised alarms, yet he was not adequately monitored. This incident parallels the recent shooting at Old Dominion University, highlighting ongoing domestic terrorism threats.

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Story summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University on March 12, 2026, left Lt. Col. Brandon Shah dead and two instructors injured.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, a former Army National Guardsman with an ISIS conviction, was killed by ROTC students who intervened.
The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism.
Jalloh had been released from prison in December 2024 after completing a substance abuse program.

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