Heroic Response Averted Tragedy at ODU | Richmond News

A chilling new report reveals the shooting at Old Dominion University’s Constant Hall was targeted specifically at ROTC students and their leader, Lt. Col. Shah — whose quick actions, along with those of his students, likely saved lives. The university president praised their heroism, calling it a courageous stand that prevented a far worse tragedy. The report, released with minimal redactions, honors Lt. Col. Shah and the injured students while exposing a critical oversight: the university had no knowledge of the shooter’s 2017 federal terrorism conviction and eight-year prison sentence. Though campus police responded swiftly and effectively, the report urges sweeping reforms — including better safety measures, emergency protocols, and risk assessments for admitted students — to prevent future tragedies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d53031d1b2d58795