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Former Guardsman Opens Fire at University; FBI Investigates Terrorism

3/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

On March 13, 2026, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh opened fire at Old Dominion University, killing one ROTC leader and injuring two others.
Jalloh, a former Army National Guardsman with a prior terrorism conviction, was shot and killed by ROTC students.
He was released early from an 11-year ISIS-support sentence due to a drug-treatment loophole.
The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism.

History

Historical Context

The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 was enacted in response to the Oklahoma City bombing, which killed 168 people on April 19, 1995. This law aimed to strengthen U.S. counterterrorism efforts and introduced stricter penalties for terrorism-related offenses. Mohamed Bailor Jalloh's recent attack at Old Dominion University highlights ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism and the challenges of managing recidivism among convicted individuals.

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Story summary

On March 13, 2026, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh opened fire at Old Dominion University, killing one ROTC leader and injuring two others.
Jalloh, a former Army National Guardsman with a prior terrorism conviction, was shot and killed by ROTC students.
He was released early from an 11-year ISIS-support sentence due to a drug-treatment loophole.
The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism.

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