Suspect who was convicted in 2016 for supporting Islamic State is dead after attack kills one and leaves two injured
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The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday was identified by authorities as Mohamed Jalloh, a former member of the army national guard who pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State.
Dominique Evans, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Norfolk field office, told reporters the suspect had attempted to commit an “act of terrorism” and shouted “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire. He was subdued and killed by members of the university’s ROTC program in a university classroom, she said, praising them for demonstrating “extreme bravery and courage” and preventing further loss of life. (ROTC is a college-based program that allows students to train to become a US military officer while also earning a college degree.)
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/12/old-dominion-university-shooting-suspect
Author : Lauren Gambino and agencies
Publish date : 2026-03-13 01:48:00
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