Old Dominion University shooting: Gunman opens fire in campus building, two seriously injured | World News

A gunman opened fire inside a building at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on Thursday morning, seriously injuring two people and later killing the suspect, according to university officials. The shooting, which occurred in Constant Hall on the university’s main campus, prompted a shooting and a temporary lockdown of the campus as police and emergency personnel rushed to the scene. Authorities later confirmed the shooter had been subdued and issued an “all clear” notice to students and staff after the threat was over.The incident began around 10:49 a.m. when reports of a shooting inside Constant Hall prompted the university to issue an emergency alert to students, faculty and staff. The alert warns of an active threat on campus and advises people to follow “run, hide, fight” safety procedures while emergency personnel respond.Constant Hall is located on the north side of the old Dominion University campus, near West 49th Street. Police and emergency medical personnel quickly arrived at the building and secured the surrounding area while students and staff sheltered in place.Two people were injured in the shooting and remain in critical condition, officials said. Authorities have not publicly released the identities of the victims or confirmed whether they were students, staff or visitors.Law enforcement officials later confirmed that the suspected shooter had been killed, although officials have not yet clarified whether the suspect died during a confrontation with police or from other causes. Authorities have not released the identity of the shooter.During the emergency rescue process, live video showed that the police were rescuing an injured person on the ground near Constant Hall, while another injured person was carried away by rescuers. Additional footage showed a heavy law enforcement presence surrounding the building as police secured the campus.At 12:05 p.m., Old Dominion University issued an “all clear” notice to the campus community, indicating that the emergency was over and there was no longer an active threat. Officials are asking students and staff to continue to avoid the area around Constant Hall while investigators and emergency personnel work on the scene.Following the incident, the university canceled all classes and suspended main campus operations for the remainder of the day. A Family Information Center has been set up at Chartway Stadium to assist relatives in finding information about students and staff.Old Dominion University President Brian Hemphill released a message to the campus community acknowledging the shooting and thanking campus police, emergency management teams and City of Norfolk first responders for their quick response.Nearby schools in the surrounding area, including several primary schools, were taken into temporary security custody as Norfolk Police responded to the incident.The Norfolk Police Department is leading the investigation with assistance from federal authorities. FBI Director Kash Patel said on social media that the FBI was aware of the situation and was supporting local law enforcement.So far, authorities have not released details about the shooter’s motive, background or whether the victims were specifically targeted. Investigators are continuing to collect evidence and review information related to the incident. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.