ISIS supporter Mohamed Jalloh killed one and injured two in shooting at Old Dominion University before being subdued by students.
On March 12, 2026, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, entered an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University, shouted "Allahu Akbar," and opened fire, killing instructor Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and injuring two others. Jalloh was fatally stabbed by a student after being subdued. The FBI is investigating the shooting as terrorism. Jalloh had been released from federal prison in December 2024 after serving part of an 11-year sentence for attempting to provide material support to ISIS.
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4 outlets covered it, splitting into 4 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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CBS News
Old Dominion gunman previously convicted for ISIS support, was released early from federal prison - CBS News
early release from federal prison · negative
Fox News
Old Dominion University shooter identified as Mohamed Jalloh, former National Guard member, ISIS supporter - Fox News
ISIS-supporting National Guard member · negative
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CBS and NBC foreground the early release mechanism and systemic failure, while Fox and NY Post lead with ISIS supporter shouts Allahu Akbar and the terrorist angle; NBC uniquely includes defense memo portraying Jalloh as gullible.
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“Old Dominion gunman previously convicted for ISIS support, was released early from federal prison - CBS News”CBS CBS News LEFT-CENTER
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“Old Dominion University shooter identified as Mohamed Jalloh, former National Guard member, ISIS supporter - Fox News”FOX Fox News RIGHT
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Jalloh was released early under a federal provision for completing a substance abuse treatment program.
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