A shooting rocked Old Dominion University in Virginia on Thursday, leaving one person dead and two others wounded before students bravely subdued the gunman. Campus police confirmed the fatalities as FBI Director Kash Patel announced a terrorism investigation into the attack. 💔
University Chief of Police Garrett Shelton revealed a third victim later sought medical care independently, with all survivors now in stable condition. Over 24,000 students attend the 96-year-old institution, which faced its darkest day since the 2026 academic year began.
"These heroes saved countless lives," Patel tweeted, praising students who tackled the shooter before law enforcement arrived. The incident drew national attention as US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll confirmed two injured military personnel were among the victims.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger mobilized state resources while university president Brian Hemphill called it "a tragedy no community should endure." Campus activities remain suspended as investigators piece together motives behind the violence.
