Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, age 42

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Lost to gun violence on March 12, 2026 in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Mar 13: DOJ charges man accused of selling gun in Old Dominion University shooting
WHRO Public Media: The Lieutenant Colonel who died during the attack at Old Dominion was a loyal and dedicated soldier and teacher
KCRA: 'Heroic protector': Army officer killed in Old Dominion shooting remembered as family man, leader
Old Dominion University: Paying Tribute to Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah ’07: A Dedicated Monarch, Public Servant, and True Hero
WRAL.com: ODU shooting victim, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, served in 82nd Airborne
Old Dominion gunman previously convicted for ISIS support, was released early from federal prison
ABC News: ROTC students subdued and killed Old Dominion University gunman, officials say
NBC News: Old Dominion shooting is being investigated as act of terrorism, FBI director says
Mar 12: ROTC students at Old Dominion subdued and killed the shooter who killed 1 person, wounded 2
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