One dead and two wounded after shooting at Old Dominion University

13 Mar 2026 • 3:34 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • One victim has died and two others are injured after a gunman attacked Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, Thursday.
  • The shooter, who also died, opened fire just before 10:49 a.m. in Constant Hall, an academic building on the campus.
  • Police initially said there were two victims but they later learned a third victim brought themself to the hospital. Two surviving victims were said to be stable.
  • Two victims are members of the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at ODU, a spokesperson said.
  • Old Dominion University cancelled classes and operations for the remainder of the day as the investigation into the shooting continues.

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