Shooting in Old Dominion University hall injures two; gunman dead

A suspected gunman was killed Thursday after opening fire inside Constant Hall at Old Dominion University (ODU), injuring two people.

The shooting occurred shortly before 10:49 a.m., the university said. 

The gunman was later pronounced dead, and the two injured individuals were transported to a local hospital.

Less than an hour later, at 11:43 a.m., the school announced there was "no longer a threat" on campus but urged students and staff to avoid the area in and around Constant Hall while emergency personnel continued to respond.

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ODU canceled classes and operations on its main campus for the remainder of the day. A press conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.

An initial alert went out to students around 10:50 a.m. warning them of an "active threat" on campus and encouraging them to follow "Run-Hide-Fight" protocols.

FBI Director Kash Patel said on X that agency personnel are providing assistance and working with local authorities responding to the shooting. 

"We will update as able," he wrote.

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ODU President Brian Hemphill called the shooting a "tragedy" in a campuswide message Thursday and thanked university police, emergency personnel and Norfolk authorities for their swift response.

The university made counseling services available for students, faculty and staff as the investigation continues.

"The safety of our campus community is my top priority. We are deeply committed to safeguarding all Monarchs and ensuring a secure learning, living, and working environment at all times," Hemphill said. "We take this responsibility very seriously and remain vigilant in our efforts to maintain a safe campus. I extend my thoughts and prayers to those impacted by the incident, as well as the entire campus and the broader community."