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Hero ROTC cadet fatally stabbed ISIS-supporting Old Dominion gunman to prevent more carnage
A heroic ROTC student fatally stabbed the crazed gunman who opened fire inside an Old Dominion University classroom, preventing further carnage Thursday, law enforcement sources said.
Hero ROTC cadet fatally stabbed ISIS-supporting Old Dominion gunman to prevent more carnage
ByJoe Marino and
David Propper
Published March 12, 2026, 3:44 p.m. ET
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A heroic ROTC student fatally stabbed the crazed ISIS-linked gunman who opened fire inside an Old Dominion University classroom Thursday, preventing further carnage, law enforcement sources said.
Shooter Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, gunned down an instructor before the unidentified cadet jumped into action to put an end to the suspected terror attack on the Virginia college campus, according to sources.
Jalloh, who was previously convicted of trying to support ISIS, walked into the classroom and asked if it was an ROTC class, sources told The Post.
Ex-National guardsman Mohamed Bailor Jalloh fatally shot a retired military officer at Old Dominion University on Thursday.AP
When someone told him it was, he began his trail of bloodshed, which the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism.
Within an hour of the shooting, school officials said there was no longer a threat to staff or students.
“The shooter is now deceased thanks to a group of brave students who stepped in and subdued him – actions that undoubtedly saved lives along with the quick response of law enforcement,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement.
The instructor, a retired military officer, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, was fatally stabbed by a heroic ROTC student at Old Dominion University.
Two other victims were also wounded in the hail of bullets, but appear to be in stable condition, authorities said.
Jalloh gunned down an instructor before the ROTC student successfully put an end to the suspected terror attack.
New: Deceased Victim of ISIS-Sympathizing Old Dominion University Attacker Was an Army Veteran
Lt. Col. Brandon Shah identified as victim of ISIS-sympathizing shooter at Old Dominion University.
Shah was a professor of military science. His military career was quite distinguished, to say the least. From his ODU website bio:Lt. Col. Brandon Shah was identified as the instructor killed in Thursday's deadly shooting at Old Dominion University, according to a Facebook post made by Voorhees University.
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"This tragedy is felt especially close to home for us, as the victim, Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah, was the son-in-law of Voorhees University Trustee and alumnus Dr. Dan Martin," the university wrote. "We lift Dr. Martin and his family in our thoughts and prayers during this time of unimaginable loss."
He also received numerous awards throughout his career:Brandon enlisted into the Army in 2003 as an Aviation Operations Specialist. While enlisted, he obtained the rank of Sergeant before transitioning. On completing his enlisted service, which included service in the Active Duty Army, Army Reserves, and Virginia Army National Guard, Brandon graduated from Old Dominion University. Since his enlistment service to the present, he has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and a rotation to Atlantic Resolve. Since his ODU commissioning, LTC Shah earned his Army Aviation Senior Aviator wings, flown more than 1,200 hours in 3 different aircraft, and completed over 600 combat flight hours.
Brandon last served as the Brigade S3 in the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA. Before Brigade S3, he served as the Squadron S3 in the 3-17 Air Cavalry Squadron overseeing modernization efforts for Attack Helicopters. Brandon’s command time exceeds 36 months which includes a command in A/1-3 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, A/3-17 Air Cavalry Squadron, and B/603 Aviation Support Battalion. His service assignments include the 101st Airborne Division, 82nd Airborne Division, XVII Airborne Corps, United States Forces-Iraq, and 3rd Infantry Division.
Individual awards include the Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge. In addition, Brandon has the Bronze Star (2 awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Air Medal with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2 awards) and numerous campaign and unit awards.
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