Reference News Network, March 14 report: According to AFP, on March 12, a shooting occurred at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, eastern United States. A shooter opened fire, killing one person and injuring two others, and was later killed by police. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified the incident as a "terrorist act."
FBI Director Chris Patel said on X platform, "A armed criminal opened fire at Old Dominion University, killing one person and injuring two others."
He also specifically mentioned, "The shooter eventually died, thanks to a group of brave students who stepped forward and subdued him. Their actions combined with the quick response of law enforcement undoubtedly saved more lives."
Patel emphasized that the FBI has classified this attack as a "terrorist act."
Confirmed by several U.S. media outlets, the shooter is 36-year-old Muhammad Bello Jalloh. Reports state that he was a member of the National Guard, admitted to attempting to provide support for the Islamic State organization in 2016, was sentenced to 11 years in prison, and was released in 2024. (Translated by Shu Meng)
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