Old Dominion University shooting: Constant Hall shooting leaves two injured, gunman dead-here's everything that happened

ODU shooting: A tense situation unfolded on the campus of Old Dominion University on Thursday after officials reported an active threat at Constant Hall. Students and staff were immediately warned through an emergency alert and told to follow safety protocols.

Police and emergency responders rushed to the scene as the university asked the campus community to stay away from the area. Authorities say the situation remains active as law enforcement continues to respond, as per several reports by 13News Now, WTKR and Wavy News Stream.

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What did the ODU emergency alert say?

Students and faculty at Old Dominion University received an urgent message after an active threat was reported on campus.

The alert warned people to take immediate safety precautions and avoid the affected area.

The alert reads, “O.D.U. Urgent Alert: Active threat reported at Constant Hall. Follow Run-Hide-Fight protocols. Emergency personnel responding. Avoid area."

The alert is part of the university’s emergency communication system used during serious incidents such as an ODU shooting threat or other safety concerns.

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Where is Constant Hall located on campus?

The reported incident is centered at Constant Hall ODU, a building located on the north end of the Old Dominion University campus.

Constant Hall sits near W 49th Street, according to university information. As the situation developed, footage from News 3 cameras showed a large emergency presence at the scene.

Multiple police vehicles and ambulances were visible near the building as first responders worked in the area. Authorities have urged people to stay clear of the location while the response continues.

What is happening at Old Dominion University now?

University officials confirmed that police and emergency teams are actively responding to the threat. The Norfolk Police Department also stated on social media that officers are on the scene dealing with the active situation at Old Dominion University.

In a statement, Kimberly Osborne, Vice President for University Communications and Chief Marketing Officer at Old Dominion University, said the response is ongoing.

"We have an active threat on campus. Police and emergency responders are on scene. Additional details will be provided as soon as possible.”

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What happened to the ODU active shooter?

According to officials at Old Dominion University, the gunman was killed after injuring two individuals on Thursday morning. Old Dominion University in Virginia has canceled all classes following the "neutralization" of an active shooter in the vicinity, according to officials.

According to university spokesperson Jonah Grinkewitz, a gunman in Constant Hall opened fire and injured two individuals shortly before 10:49 a.m. According to Grinkewitz, the gunman was apprehended by campus police, the Norfolk Police Department, and emergency personnel, and he has since been declared deceased. The injured have been transported to a nearby hospital, as per a report by USA Today.

Students and staff at Old Dominion University remain under instructions to shelter in place while authorities continue to handle the incident at Constant Hall ODU.

FAQs

What happened at Old Dominion University?
An active threat was reported at Constant Hall, prompting an emergency alert and a shelter-in-place instruction.

Are police responding to the ODU incident?
Yes, Norfolk Police and emergency responders are currently on the scene.