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A shooter opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on Thursday morning, injuring two individuals before being killed, according to the university’s announcement. The incident occurred shortly before 10:49 a.m. in Constant Hall, leading to immediate emergency alerts and a lockdown of the campus. The injured were transported to a hospital, where they are reported to be in critical condition, according to CBS News, Reuters, and Al Jazeera.
The university cancelled all classes and suspended operations for the remainder of the day, focusing on safety as authorities responded to the scene. The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirmed their presence, assisting local police and emergency responders, as noted by sources including LA Times and South China Morning Post.
Governor Abigail Spanberger expressed her commitment to monitor the situation closely and mobilize state support for Old Dominion University, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the response to this tragic event, according to Anadolu Agency and India Times.