Virginia Shooting: Gunman Dead and 2 Injured in Old Dominion University Campus Attack in US
A shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia's Norfolk left two injured and the gunman dead on Thursday, March 12. The incident at Constant Hall forced a campus-wide lockdown and the suspension of all classes. While an "all clear" has been issued, police and ATF agents remain on scene investigating the motive behind the attack.
New York, March 12: A shooting at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Virginia, the US, on Thursday morning, March 12, left two people injured and the suspected gunman dead, according to university officials and local law enforcement. The incident occurred at Constant Hall, which houses the university's Strome College of Business, triggering an immediate lockdown and the suspension of all campus operations. Authorities confirmed that the threat was neutralised shortly after 11:30 a.m., though the identities of the victims and the shooter have not yet been released.
The emergency began around 10:50 a.m. when the university issued an urgent "Run-Hide-Fight" alert to students and faculty. Norfolk Police and campus security arrived on the scene within minutes, supported by agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). While the two injured individuals were transported to a local hospital for treatment, their current conditions remain undisclosed. The university subsequently canceled all classes and activities for the remainder of the day to facilitate the ongoing criminal investigation. Videos Show Terrifying Moments During Texas Mass Shooting.
Gunman Dead and 2 Injured in Virginia University Campus Attack
Virginia University Shooting
Constant Hall, a central academic hub on the Norfolk campus, became the focal point of a massive law enforcement response. Surveillance and witness reports indicate that the suspect opened fire inside the building, causing a chaotic scene as students barricaded themselves in classrooms.
By 12:10 pm, the university issued an "all clear" notification, stating that the active threat had ended. However, officials urged the community to continue avoiding the area around Constant Hall while forensic teams processed the scene. Bodycam Video Shows Arrest of Illinois Student-Teacher Who Joked About Shooting Student on Snapchat.
The security protocols extended beyond the ODU campus as a precautionary measure. Norfolk Public Schools placed three nearby institutions, Larchmont Elementary, James Monroe Elementary, and W.H. Taylor Elementary, on a "secure hold."
A spokesperson for the school district confirmed that all students and staff at these locations remained safe and followed established safety protocols until the "all clear" was given by city police.
In the wake of the shooting, Old Dominion University suspended all main campus operations for Thursday, March 12. Counseling and psychological services have been made available to students and staff affected by the morning's events.
"Our primary focus is the safety and well-being of our Monarch community," said Kimberly Osborne, Vice President for University Communications. The university is expected to provide more details regarding the suspect's motive and the recovery status of the victims in a forthcoming press briefing.
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