Lt. Col. Brandon Shah

An Army ROTC instructor at Old Dominion University was killed by a gunman who entered a classroom and opened fire, with cadets crediting their training for their response. The instructor, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, was described as a heroic figure who sacrificed his life to protect students, while cadets used medical and tactical skills to assist the wounded and confront the shooter.

ROTC cadets at Old Dominion University subdued an ISIS-linked active shooter during a class, killing him and saving lives. The incident involved a former ISIS supporter, Mohamed Jalloh, who fatally shot professor Brandon Shah before being neutralized by students.