Witness reacts to shooting at Old Dominion University investigated as terrorism
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FBI investigates Old Dominion University shooting that killed one as terrorism.
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The FBI is investigating a shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia on Thursday as an act of terrorism that killed one person and injured two others. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reported on the attack, though officials have not released details about the shooter or motive.
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