03/12/2026
Old Dominion University shooting leaves 2 people critically injured, gunman dead
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A gunman is dead and two people are critically injured following a shooting Thursday morning at Old Dominion University.
The shooter opened fire at approximately 10:49 a.m. in Constant Hall, the Norfolk, Virginia, university said in anemergency alert.
The two people who were injured have not been identified. They were taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in critical condition, a hospital spokesperson said.
The school sent out an urgent alert at 10:48 a.m. about an active threat in the building. At 11:30 a.m., the school described the incident as an "active shooter situation" and said the shooter had been "neutralized."
The university did not provide further details, and the gunman's identity has not been revealed.
The school said there is no longer a threat on campus, but asked people to avoid the area. Classes were canceled on the main campus for the remainder of the day.
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Norfolk Police and the Washington Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives responded to the scene.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she was closely monitoring the situation.
"I have spoken with university leadership. My Administration remains in close contact with local emergency responders as state support is being mobilized to assist ODU and Norfolk," she said in a post on X.
University President Brian O. Hemphill thanked law enforcement for their quick response and said campus safety remains a top priority.
"We are deeply committed to safeguarding all Monarchs and ensuring a secure learning, living, and working environment at all times. We take this responsibility very seriously and remain vigilant in our efforts to maintain a safe campus," he said in astatement."I extend my thoughts and prayers to those impacted by the incident, as well as the entire campus and the broader community."
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
March 12, 2026 at 08:16PM via PoliticA
The shooter opened fire at approximately 10:49 a.m. in Constant Hall, the Norfolk, Virginia, university said in anemergency alert.
