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Students intervened to kill Guardsman who shouted 'Allahu Akbar'
- ROTC students subdued and killed the ISIS-linked gunman inside the Old Dominion University classroom.
- Authorities say the shooting is being investigated as an act of terrorism.
- Two victims were wounded; one later died at a hospital.
- Gunman Mohamed Bailor Jalloh had prior FBI interactions related to terrorism.
- ODU canceled classes and urged people to avoid the campus area as authorities responded.
- The victim identified was Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, related to Voorhees University trustee.
- FBI credited the students’ actions with preventing further loss of life.
- Jalloh was 36 and had previously been released from prison in 2024 after terrorism-related charges.
- ODU officials stated the safety of 'Monarchs' is the top priority.
- The incident led to a campus-wide lockdown and extensive law enforcement response.
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