Lt. Col. Brandon Shah Killed in Old Dominion University Shooting: A tragic shooting at Old Dominion University has left one person dead and two others wounded after a gunman reportedly opened fire inside a classroom during an ROTC course on Thursday.
Authorities say Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, who was teaching the ROTC class at the university, was fatally shot when the suspect entered the classroom and began firing. Two additional individuals were injured during the attack and were transported for medical treatment. Their current conditions have not yet been fully disclosed.
Law enforcement agencies quickly responded to the scene, securing the campus and launching a large-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officials say the suspect’s motives remain under investigation.
The case has now drawn the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which confirmed it is assisting with the investigation and is treating the incident as a potential act of terrorism while investigators work to determine whether the attack was ideologically motivated.
Students and faculty at Old Dominion University were placed on alert as emergency responders and law enforcement units moved through the campus to ensure there was no additional threat. The university community has since been left shaken by the violent incident that occurred inside what is normally a safe learning environment.
Lt. Col. Brandon Shah is being remembered as a dedicated military officer and instructor who was committed to mentoring and guiding students in the ROTC program. Tributes have begun pouring in from colleagues, students, and members of the military community who are honoring his service and sacrifice.
Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing as officials work to establish a full timeline of events and determine the motive behind the deadly shooting.
More details are expected to be released as the investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local authorities continues.