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Brandon Shah: 5 things to know about ROTC coach Mohamed Jalloh killed in ODU shooting; student praised for stabbing suspect

Lt. Col. Brandon Shah has been identified as the man killed in a fatal shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia. Mohamed Jallow Thursday was identified as a suspect in the incident.

Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah was killed in an ODU attack allegedly carried out by Muhammad Jallow. (ODU, x/@bennyjohnson)

He reportedly entered a classroom in ODU’s Constant Hall and asked if it was a ROTC course. After being confirmed, he launched an attack and fired several shots at the professor. The FBI said in a news release that Jallow shouted “Allahu Akbar” before shooting. The incident has been investigated as terrorist attack The Sierra Leone-born suspect has past ties to the Islamic State.

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Voorhees University confirmed Shah’s death in a Facebook post.

them wrote “The Voorhees family is deeply saddened by today’s tragic shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the families of the victims, those injured, and the entire Old Dominion University community.”

The post added: “This tragedy is especially close to our hearts because the victim, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, was the son-in-law of Voorhees University trustee and alumnus Dr. Dan Martin. Our condolences and prayers are with Dr. Martin and his family during this time of unimaginable loss. As a community built on faith, compassion, and unity, we ask that the Voorhees family join us in protecting the Martin family and all those affected by this tragedy.” In your prayers. “

Here’s everything you need to know about Brandon Shah.

Brandon Shah: 5 things you need to know

  1. According to the ODU website, Brandon A. Shah is a native of Virginia. He served as a Professor of Military Science (PMS) in the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at ODU.
  2. Shah enlisted in the Army in 2003 as an aviation operations specialist. He attained the rank of sergeant before transferring.
  3. Shah served in the Active Duty Army, Army Reserve, and Virginia Army National Guard, and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Atlantic Resolve.
  4. Shah holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a minor in Military Science from ODU, an MBA from the University of Georgia, and a Master of Engineering Management from the University of Kansas.
  5. His awards include the Superior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge and Air Assault Badge.

ROTC student praised for stabbing suspect

one ROTC students The man reportedly acted quickly and stabbed the suspect, Jallow, preventing further carnage, according to the New York Post. Although the student has not yet been identified, the move drew widespread praise online.

“Hand-to-hand combat with a terrorist intent on killing multiple people. It should actually be rewarded with valor. If not a Bronze Star, maybe an Army Commendation Medal with a V. It involves combat with enemy combatants, so it goes far beyond what is expected of a Soldier’s Medal,” one person said commented.

Another added: “That ROTC pupil is nice.” Another said: “OMG – he got stopped by a pupil.”

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