Two people were hospitalized with injuries following a deadly shooting incident at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia on Thursday, according to university officials.
The shooting took place inside the university’s business school facility, where the gunman fired shots before dying at the scene. University officials have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the shooter’s death.
In response to the incident, ODU officials immediately shut down all classes and campus activities for the remainder of Thursday. The university advised students, faculty and community members to stay away from the vicinity of Constant Hall while emergency responders continued their work at the scene.
Federal law enforcement agencies responded to assist with the emergency situation, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirming on social media platform X that their agents were actively supporting the response efforts.
