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Virginia Man Charged in Deadly University Shooting Incident

3/17/2026

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Story summary

Kenya Chapman, a Virginia man, is charged with selling a stolen handgun to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who used it at Old Dominion University.
The shooting killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, and the university community is mourning.
Jalloh, a convicted ISIS supporter, opened fire in a classroom and was subdued by students.
The FBI is investigating as terrorism, noting Jalloh's prior felony conviction.

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Story summary

Kenya Chapman, a Virginia man, is charged with selling a stolen handgun to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who used it at Old Dominion University.
The shooting killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, and the university community is mourning.
Jalloh, a convicted ISIS supporter, opened fire in a classroom and was subdued by students.
The FBI is investigating as terrorism, noting Jalloh's prior felony conviction.