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Federal charges allege the gun used in the ODU shooting was sold illegally, drawing new attention to background-check gaps.
Virginia’s universal background check law was struck down in 2025, leaving private-sale checks unenforceable.
Attorney General Jay Jones says background checks save lives and aims to defend public safety in court.
Legislation during the 2026 session seeks a 'firearm purchaser license' to tighten purchase requirements.
Companion bills aim to require a license before completing gun sales, effective July 1 if signed.
The case underscores the intersection of federal charges, court rulings, and state legislative action on gun policy.
ODU campus safety measures increased after the shooting, including data-sharing on criminal histories.
The shooting left one person dead and prompted broader concern across college communities.
Federal charges target the seller rather than the buyer under current private-sale gaps.

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Shildt resigns from Padres with two years left on his contract, choosing a development role in baseball instead.
The Orioles plan a developmental approach, focusing on improving players and learning from mistakes quickly.
Shildt, who never played professionally, rose from minor-league roles to major-league manager before stepping away.
Ripken notes Shildt’s fulfillment comes from teaching and staying connected to the game’s roots.
Shildt plans to work with Orioles' affiliates weekly, applying his development-focused vision.
Cal Ripken Jr. supported Shildt’s decision and emphasized his renewed purpose in development roles.
Shildt credits his early days at Crockett Park and humble beginnings for shaping his baseball philosophy.
The Orioles view the minor-league environment as critical for developing future big leaguers.
Shildt’s personal story includes humility and resilience, such as homelessness earlier in his career.
The piece notes Shildt’s enduring connection to the Orioles and Ripken’s influence on his path.

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Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk named Russell Branch as its new head basketball coach.
Branch played on BTW’s 1997 team that reached the state tournament quarterfinals.
He replaces Jeremy Smith, who went 0-39 in two seasons.
BTW finished 17-12 overall last season and reached VHSL Class 3 State Tournament under Levi Wall.
Levi Wall now leads the Granby Comets in Norfolk.
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The news piece confirms a coaching change at Booker T. Washington High School.
Branch's appointment is framed as a rebuild for the basketball program.
Branch is a former BTW player who knows the program’s history.
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ODU ROTC cadets were awarded eight Meritorious Service Medals and two Purple Hearts for their actions during the March 12 shooting.
The cadets subdued the attacker after he opened fire in a university classroom, preventing further casualties.
Jalloh, later identified as the attacker, was a Sierra Leone naturalized citizen and former National Guardsman.
Jalloh had pleaded guilty in 2016 to aiding ISIS and was released from federal custody in December 2024 before the attack.
The FBI characterized the shooting as an act of terrorism during the university attack.
Shah, the professor killed, was a military science instructor at Old Dominion University.
The incident prompted national discussions on campus safety and the response to ISIS-linked threats.
ODU's ROTC cadets acted without firearms to stop the attacker, authorities noted.
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll personally honored the cadets in a private ceremony.
The attack resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries among students and faculty.
The FBI provided updates as investigators reviewed the incident and the shooter’s background.

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