Former ISIS Convict Kills One and Wounds Two in Shooting at Old Dominion University

Terrorism Recidivism and Public Safety·March 12 – March 15, 2026

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Former ISIS Convict Kills One and Wounds Two in Shooting at Old Dominion University

Authorities identified Mohamed Bailor Jalloh as the gunman who opened fire at Old Dominion University. He killed a former Army officer and wounded two cadets [/news/9131737699]. Jalloh was a former National Guard member who was previously convicted of attempting to help ISIS [/news/9131739308]. The FBI is now investigating the attack as an act of terrorism [/news/9131664602]. Students at the scene reportedly stepped in to stop the shooter during the attack [/news/9131722718]. This event has started a debate about public safety and people who commit crimes again. Some officials pointed to the suspect's past as a sign of ongoing danger [/social/x_2032202401994748212]. Others called for new laws to stop gun violence [/social/bluesky_3mgvdjl4kl22f]. Records show that Jalloh had a prior conviction for terrorism charges [/news/2026-03-1007027482].

Statement on the Old Dominion University shootingOld Dominion University Gunman Identified As Ex-National Guardsman Turned ISIS OperativeHeroic Students Rally To Stop Gunman Who Carried Out Suspected Terror Attack At Old DominionOld Dominion Shooting Suspect Previously Convicted of Terrorism Charges

Key Statements

TThe White House

“The Old Dominion University shooting was carried out by an individual previously arrested for providing material support to an Islamic State terrorist group, and who was released early.”

This is a direct admission from the executive branch confirming the shooter's identity and prior terrorism conviction.

UU.S. Department of Justice

“The Biden Department of Justice declined to prosecute this man and let him off easy with a warning... Left-wing soft-on-crime policies cost lives.”

This post from the Attorney General directly links the attack to specific policy failures regarding firearm sales and prosecution.

News

Jihad in America: The Virginia Attack | National Review

National ReviewRight

What we know about the Old Dominion University gunman, a veteran and convicted ISIS supporter

CNN InternationalCenter Left

What to know about the attacks at Old Dominion University and a synagogue in Michigan

PBS.orgCenter Left

Veteran Army combat pilot mourned after shooting at Old Dominion University - The Boston Globe

The Boston GlobeCenter Left

Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion shooter

PBS.orgCenter Left

Gun thug busted for peddling Glock to Old Dominion killer for measly...

New York PostCenter Right

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