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Former IS supporter Brandon Shah killed in ODU shooting; terrorism probe launched
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A former U.S.-based ISIS sympathizer named Mohamed Jalloh, 36 and a retired Army National Guard soldier convicted of plotting an attack to support the terror group was identified as the gunman who opened fire at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning in Norfolk, VA; his actions resulted in one death among ROTC students including Brandon Shah.
Key Points
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1A shooting occurred at the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia on Thursday morning.
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2The gunman was killed during a ROTC class that also resulted in two injuries to Army Reserve Officers' Training Corp members and one death among other victims (or specifically identified as killing Brandon Shah).
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3Federal authorities have confirmed Mohamed Bailor Jalloh is the suspect; he previously served time for federal crimes.
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4Jalloh was a former National Guardsman who had been convicted of plotting an attack to support ISIS.
Developments
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Shooting occurred at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia; one person killed (Brandon Shah), two others wounded. Gunman identified as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh.
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Gunfire opened inside the school by a former U.S. Army National Guard member from Virginia who had previously served time in federal prison.
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