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Virginia shooting investigated as terrorist attack by US authorities; former
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A mass casualty incident at a university in Virgina has been classified as an act of terrorism, prompting the FBI to launch its most serious investigation into domestic terror threats since 9/11 while federal agents executed search warrants on suspects linked by past connections to ISIS.
Key Points
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1A mass shooting occurred at a university in Virginia, resulting in two confirmed deaths.
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2The perpetrator is identified as an active member of the U.S. National Guard who had ties to ISIS before his arrest or death on scene (depending on specific details not fully elaborated across all snippets).
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3Federal authorities and local law enforcement are investigating this incident specifically as a terrorist act rather than just domestic violence.
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4Reports from multiple Greek-language news outlets confirm the timeline of events occurring late in March 12th.
Developments
[Mar 12, 20:30]
FBI characterizes the Virginia university shooting as a terrorist attack; news reported by In.gr
[Mar 12, 21:56 (Newsit)]
Two dead confirmed from shootings at University in VA. Perpetrator is an active member of the National Guard.