Virginia Man Charged with Illegally Selling the Firearm Used in the Campus Shooting at Old Dominion University - Department of Justice (.gov)
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Federal authorities charged a Virginia man for illegally selling the gun used in Old Dominion University campus shooting.
How This Affects You
Campus gun violence linked to illegal firearms trafficking highlights ongoing safety risks at universities nationwide.
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A Virginia man has been federally charged with illegally selling the firearm used in a campus shooting at Old Dominion University, according to the Department of Justice. The charges involve unlawful firearms trafficking that provided the weapon used in the university incident. The federal prosecution demonstrates authorities' efforts to hold accountable those who illegally supply weapons used in violent crimes. The case will proceed through federal court under firearms trafficking statutes.
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Federal prosecution is proceeding under firearms trafficking statutes to hold illegal gun suppliers accountable.
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