Veteran Army combat pilot mourned after shooting at Old Dominion University - The Washington Post

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March 14, 2026
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A veteran Army combat pilot was killed in a shooting at Old Dominion University.

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A veteran Army combat pilot was killed in a shooting at Old Dominion University and is being mourned by the community. The incident occurred at the Norfolk, Virginia campus, though specific details about the circumstances of the shooting have not been released. The death has prompted an outpouring of grief from those who knew the pilot's military service and contributions to the university community.

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