ROTC Cadets and Instructor Subdue Gunman at Old Dominion University
On March 12, 2026, a violent incident occurred at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, where an active shooter targeted an Army ROTC classroom. Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, the ROTC leader, lunged at the attacker to protect his students, resulting in his death. A group of cadets, including Jah-Ire Urtarte, subsequently subdued the gunman by stabbing and disarming him before attempting to save Shah's life. The shooter was identified as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard veteran who had pleaded guilty in 2016 to aiding the Islamic State; he also died during the confrontation. Following the event, police secured the campus, and a memorial service with flowers and candles was held at Constant Hall. A funeral for Lt. Col. Shah took place on March 22, 2026, where his widow received a folded American flag. The cadets later shared a video recounting their heroic actions and expressing gratitude that Shah's intervention saved their lives.
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ROTC Cadets and Instructor Subdue Gunman at Old Dominion University
On March 12, 2026, a violent incident occurred at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, where an active shooter targeted an Army ROTC classroom. Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, the ROTC leader, lunged at the attacker to protect his students, resulting in his death. A group of cadets, including Jah-Ire Urtarte, subsequently subdued the gunman by stabbing and disarming him before attempting to save Shah's life. The shooter was identified as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard veteran who had pleaded guilty in 2016 to aiding the Islamic State; he also died during the confrontation. Following the event, police secured the campus, and a memorial service with flowers and candles was held at Constant Hall. A funeral for Lt. Col. Shah took place on March 22, 2026, where his widow received a folded American flag. The cadets later shared a video recounting their heroic actions and expressing gratitude that Shah's intervention saved their lives.
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