Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a 36-year-old former Army National Guard member with prior ISIS ties, was identified as the gunman in the Old Dominion University shooting that killed one person and injured two others on March 12, 2026. The FBI, led by Director Kash Patel, is investigating it as terrorism; Jalloh shouted “Allahu Akbar” before being fatally subdued by ROTC students in a classroom.
Incident Timeline
The attack began around 10:49 a.m. in Constant Hall’s business school classroom, confirmed as ROTC-affiliated; university alerts triggered “run-hide-fight” protocols. One victim—an ROTC instructor—died, one remains in critical condition at Sentara Norfolk General, and a third was released after self-transport; all had university ties. Classes were canceled through Friday, with counseling available.
Suspect History
Jalloh pleaded guilty in 2016 to providing material support to ISIS—including a failed AK-47 purchase and Fort Hood-inspired attack plans—earning an 11-year sentence, but was released December 2024 under supervision. At his 2017 sentencing, he expressed regret and disgust for ISIS atrocities. ODU Police Chief Garrett Shelton noted the shooter’s death cause is undetermined early in the probe; Gov. Abigail Spanberger mobilized state aid.
