"The gunman opened fire shortly before 10:49am local time in Constant Hall, the centre of the university's college of business. Authorities said the gunman was dead following the shooting, although how the suspect was killed was not immediately clear. The gunman's identity also has not yet been released."
"Gun violence in the US has remained stubbornly high and has often occurred at US schools. The advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety found that there have been at least 19 instances of gunfire on campuses, from elementary schools to universities, since the start of 2026."
"Hospital authorities said the two victims were in critical condition. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said on the social platform X that it had agents on scene supporting the investigation."
A shooting occurred at Old Dominion University in Virginia on Thursday morning when a gunman opened fire in Constant Hall, the business college building, shortly before 10:49am local time. Two victims were hospitalized in critical condition. The suspect was found dead following the incident, though the circumstances of the death were unclear. The gunman's identity and motive remain unknown. Authorities confirmed no active threat remained on campus, and classes were cancelled for the remainder of the day. Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded to support the investigation. State officials indicated they were mobilizing support for the university and surrounding area.
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