Gunman Opens Fire at Old Dominion University

0:00On March 12, a gunman open fire inside Constant Hall at Old Dominion University just before 1049 AM. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, wounding two people. The shooter is now dead and campus officials quickly issued alerts about the active threat. Police from Old Dominion University and Norfolk rushed to the scene along with emergency crews. Ambulances took the two victims to a nearby hospital, though their conditions have not been released yet. Students and staff followed run, hide, fight protocols during the shelter-in-place order. Officers with rifles moved toward the building as the situation unfolded. The university canceled classes and operations on the main campus for the rest of the day. Officials asked everyone to stay clear of the area around Constant Hall while responders wrapped up their work. This incident highlights the quick action that kept things from getting worse and will keep following updates as they come in.