Two injured, gunman dead in Old Dominion University shooting

"Due to an active shooter situation in which the shooter has been neutralized, all classes and operations on the main campus are suspended for the remainder of the day," ODU said

Published: March 12, 2026 12:02pm

Updated: March 12, 2026 1:05pm

Two people have been injured in a shooting Thursday at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., school authorities say.

The gunman in the incident was killed in the incident. 

"Due to an active shooter situation in which the shooter has been neutralized, all classes and operations on the main campus are suspended for the remainder of the day (Thursday, March 12, 2026). Avoid the area in and around Constant Hall where emergency officials continue to work. An update will be provided as soon as possible," an ODU alert said, WTHR reported.

An ODU spokesperson told the news outlet that two people were hurt in the shooting, and the gunman "is now deceased." The victims were taken to the hospital, but their injuries are not yet known.

The first ODU alert was sent out to students and faculty around 10:50 a.m., reading, "O.D.U. Urgent Alert: Active threat reported at Constant Hall. Follow Run-Hide-Fight protocols. Emergency personnel responding. Avoid area.”

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