Shooting at Old Dominion University Leaves 2 Injured, Suspect Dead

The incident prompted a campus lockdown and a call to follow "run-hide-fight" protocols.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:36pm

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A shooting occurred at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia on the morning of Thursday, March 12. Two people were injured in the incident, and the gunman was later neutralized by police. The university asked everyone on campus to follow "run-hide-fight" protocols during the active threat.

Why it matters

Campus shootings are a tragic and all-too-common occurrence in the United States, raising concerns about student and faculty safety as well as the need for improved security measures and mental health resources at universities.

The details

According to reports, the shooting took place in Constant Hall, a building that houses the university's business school. Norfolk police responded to the scene around 11 a.m. local time and the shooter was neutralized by 11:30 a.m. It's unclear if the two injured individuals were students, faculty or staff. Classes were canceled for the rest of the day following the incident.

  • The shooting occurred a little before 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
  • Police were on the scene by 11:11 a.m. local time.
  • The shooter was neutralized by 11:30 a.m.

The players

Old Dominion University

A public research university located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Norfolk Police

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the active shooting incident on the Old Dominion University campus.

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What’s next

The university and local authorities will continue investigating the shooting incident to determine the motive and identify the shooter.

The takeaway

This tragic event highlights the ongoing need for improved campus safety measures and mental health resources to prevent and respond to active shooter situations on college campuses.