Soros-backed Virginia DA blames Old Dominion shooting on pro-gun-rights pols

Ramin Fatehi's comments spark outrage from gun rights supporters

Mar. 13, 2026 at 6:48pm

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George-Soros-backed Norfolk, Va., District Attorney Ramin Fatehi has sparked outrage for blaming the Old Dominion University shooting on pro-gun-rights lawmakers and judges. Fatehi claimed just hours after Thursday's shooting that gun-rights supporters in office 'care more about guns than they care about 6-year-old children.' The city's Commonwealth Attorney then defiantly stood by his comments, despite authorities saying the gunman was a radical extremist who shouted 'Allahu Akbar' when he started shooting.

Why it matters

Fatehi's comments have drawn strong criticism from gun rights supporters, who argue that he is wrongly politicizing the tragedy and deflecting blame from the real culprit - the ISIS-inspired gunman. The shooting has reignited debates around gun control, the role of prosecutors backed by Soros, and the broader issue of public safety.

The details

The shooting occurred at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, when an ex-National Guard member named Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who had previously served prison time for providing material support to ISIS, opened fire in a Reserve Officers' Training Corps classroom. Jalloh shot and killed retired military officer Lt. Col. Brandon Shah before being killed by ROTC students who stabbed him. Two other people were also injured in the incident.

  • The shooting occurred on Thursday at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Fatehi made his comments just hours after the shooting took place.

The players

Ramin Fatehi

The George-Soros-backed Norfolk, Va., District Attorney who blamed pro-gun-rights lawmakers and judges for the Old Dominion University shooting.

Mohamed Bailor Jalloh

The ex-National Guard member who opened fire at Old Dominion University, killing one and injuring two others before being killed by ROTC students. Jalloh had previously served prison time for providing material support to ISIS.

Lt. Col. Brandon Shah

The retired military officer who was killed by Jalloh in the shooting at Old Dominion University.

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What they’re saying

“I absolutely stand by what I said. It is the truth, no matter how much the gun lobby wants to deny it.”

— Ramin Fatehi, Norfolk, Va., District Attorney (Fox News)

“Until there is the political will to break the spell of the cult of gun absolutism, you will see more incidents like this. So if you are looking for somebody to blame, don't look at anybody up here. Look at our lawmakers who don't have the courage to implement sensible gun control measures. Look to a supreme court that enables them and do something about it. That is the lesson.”

— Ramin Fatehi, Norfolk, Va., District Attorney (Press conference)

“I really try not to cuss here, but Fatehi can f--k right off with this statement.”

— Cam Edwards, Editor, BearingArms news website (X)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Mohamed Bailor Jalloh's family to receive his body for burial.

The takeaway

This incident has reignited the debate around gun control, the role of prosecutors backed by Soros, and the broader issue of public safety. It highlights the challenges of balancing individual rights with public security, especially in the face of extremist threats.