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Lieutenant Colonel Sacrifices Life to Protect Cadets in Shooting

4/20/2026

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Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah of Old Dominion University's Army ROTC confronted Mohamed Jalloh and sacrificed his life to protect cadets when Jalloh opened fire.
The Army ROTC cadets Liam Clement and Oshea Bego said their training enabled them to respond tactically and medically in the chaos.
They described Shah as a mentor and friend who treated them like family.
Mohamed Jalloh was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah of Old Dominion University's Army ROTC confronted Mohamed Jalloh and sacrificed his life to protect cadets when Jalloh opened fire.
The Army ROTC cadets Liam Clement and Oshea Bego said their training enabled them to respond tactically and medically in the chaos.
They described Shah as a mentor and friend who treated them like family.
Mohamed Jalloh was pronounced dead at the scene.