Federal authorities are investigating a deadly campus shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia as an act of terrorism after a gunman with ties to ISIS killed one person and wounded two others before being fatally shot by police on Thursday.
The FBI confirmed that the deceased suspect had previously served several years in federal prison for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State terrorist organization. The shooting occurred on the university campus, sending students and faculty into lockdown as law enforcement responded to the active threat situation.
Two victims remain hospitalized with injuries sustained during the attack, while the campus community struggles to process the violence that shattered what should have been a routine day of classes. University officials praised the swift response of local and federal law enforcement agencies that helped prevent further casualties.
The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the suspect's specific motivations for targeting the university and whether the attack was coordinated with any other individuals. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism and the potential for radicalized individuals to carry out attacks on American soil.
