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Gunman dead after shooting at Old Dominion University leaves 1 victim killed

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Police confirmed that a gunman opened fire on Thursday morning in Constant Hall at Virginia's public college, killing one person while injuring two before the suspect was neutralized. The incident prompted an immediate large-scale law enforcement response to secure technology buildings where gunfire erupted early this week as classes were suspended for safety reasons and operations cancelled until Friday afternoon when campus closed entirely following a brief period of uncertainty regarding casualties during initial reports that only 1 had died initially, but later confirmed the shooter was...

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    A shooting occurred at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
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    The gunman was killed during law enforcement's response to active shooter incidents across campus buildings, including the technology building (Constant Hall).
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    University officials confirmed that two victims were injured while others remain hospitalized or critically conditioned following the attack.
2026-03-14T08:59Z Classes cancelled and operations suspended at Old Dominion University for Friday, March 13 (note date discrepancy in source text vs event day), with the Family Information Center available.
2026-03-14T08:59Z Police confirmed one person died and two others were injured after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning; gunman also dead. Two victims in critical condition per Sentera Health spokesperson.
2026-03-14T08:59Z Gunfire reported shortl (truncated) at Old Dominion University; gunman opened fire leading to large law enforcement response. One dead, two injured.
'Act of terrorism': Gunman dead after shooting at Old Dominion University leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

A gunman identified as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh died after firing shots inside Constant Hall on ODU's main campus that killed one person and injured two others before authorities declared the threat ended at 12:15 p.m. Norfolk, Virginia police confirmed all three victims were transported to hospitals for treatment while university operations remained canceled until an official "all-clear" was issued later in the afternoon

1 of 3 victims has died after a shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University, campus police say

A gunman opened fire in Old Dominion University's business building during Thursday morning hours before authorities confirmed he was dead, leaving one victim deceased from injuries sustained earlier while two others remain critically injured but stable. The university has suspended operations on its main campus through Friday following the incident at Constant Hall and declared there is no longer an active threat to students or staff in that area.

Old Dominion University shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 injured; gunman also dead
2 people injured and gunman dead in shooting at Old Dominion University - Thu, 12 Mar 2026 PST
Old Dominion University shooting: 2 hurt, suspect dead after opening fire on campus, officials say