January 1, Virginia University Faces Aftermath of Campus Heroism Amid Rising Security Threats

Wyatt’s Take

A brave ROTC cadet stopped an ISIS-inspired shooter dead in a Virginia college classroom.

This hero rushed the gunman with a knife, saving lives after he killed an instructor and wounded two students.

• Everyday heroism beat terror cold.
• Soft-on-crime releases backfire hard.
• Real Americans stand and fight.

The shooter, Mohamed Jalloh, 36, walked into an Old Dominion University classroom and asked if it was ROTC before firing.

He killed the instructor and hit two ROTC students, but the unidentified cadet charged and stabbed him dead.

Jalloh got convicted in 2017 for trying to aid ISIS, talking about mass attacks like Fort Hood.

Judge gave him 11 years instead of 20 asked by prosecutors; he walked free in December 2024.

Federal investigators call it possible terrorism.

Old Dominion Police Chief Garrett Shelton said one victim drove to hospital; the wounded are ROTC members.

Earlier today, an armed individual opened fire at Old Dominion University, leaving one person dead and two others wounded. 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…

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) March 12, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel praised the courageous students who confronted the gunman.

Folks, share this story of real American guts with your neighbors.

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Heartland heroes prove faith, family, and fight keep us free from foreign threats.