View major University communications sent in response to the tragic event on Thursday, March 12, 2026, including campus alerts, presidential messages, incident details, and other announcements.
Shared Friday, March 13, 2026
Old Dominion University continues to provide counseling services and support to the campus and the community. Constant Hall remains closed. All previously scheduled events at all campus locations for Saturday, March 14, 2026, and Sunday, March 15, 2026, are canceled.
Many students and faculty will be away from campus in the coming week due to Spring Break. For employees, Old Dominion University will reopen on Monday, March 16, 2026, with necessary flexibility to accommodate individual circumstances.
Individuals with personal belongings and other items left in Constant Hall, may pick up their items available tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Center Café located in the Webb Center beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at 8 p.m. The location and hours will remain the same for the following day, Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Incident Details Shared on Thursday, March 12, 2026
In an effort to provide counseling services and other support for the campus and the community, Old Dominion University will be closed Friday, March 13, 2026 at all locations. Classes are canceled, and operations are suspended. Constant Hall remains closed.
Operations for students for Friday, March 13, 2026
- Housing & Residence Life staff and office are open.
- Webb Student Center will be open normal hours.
- SafeRide operations will begin at 6 p.m.
- Counseling Services will be on-site 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Broderick Dining Commons.
Thursday, March 12, 2026 The ODU Family Information Center is located in the Big Blue Room at Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529.
Counseling services are available at www.odu.edu/counseling-services. For immediate counseling support, please call (757) 683-4401.
The Emergency Contact Center can be reached at (757) 683-5845. In the event of an emergency, please call 911 immediately.
1:45 p.m. Continue to avoid the area in and around Constant Hall as the investigation is ongoing.
In an effort to provide counseling services and other support for the campus and the community, Old Dominion University will be closed tomorrow (Friday, March 13, 2026) at all locations. Classes are cancelled, and operations are suspended.
On Friday, March 13, 2026, counselors will be on the main campus and available from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Student counseling will be available in Broderick Dining Commons. Faculty, staff, and community counseling will be available in Student Government Chambers at Webb Center. Food services will be available for those remaining in campus housing.
As of 11:43 a.m., there is no longer a threat at Old Dominion University. Please continue to avoid the area in and around Constant Hall where emergency personnel continue to work.
As a reminder, Old Dominion University has canceled classes and operations on main campus for the remainder of the day, March 12, 2026. The next update will be at 12:30 p.m.
Shortly before 10:49 a.m., a gunman in Constant Hall opened fire. Two people were injured. Old Dominion University Police, Norfolk Police and emergency personnel responded; immediately. The gunman is now deceased. The injured were transported to a local hospital.
Old Dominion University has canceled classes and operations on main campus for the remainder of the day. Please avoid the area in and around Constant Hall where emergency personnel continue to work. Next update will be provided at 12:15 p.m.
ODU Emergency Alerts
3-12-26 (1:43 p.m.)
O.D.U. Urgent Alert: In an effort to provide counseling services and other support for the campus and the community, Old Dominion University will be closed tomorrow (Friday, March 13, 2026) at all locations. Classes are cancelled, and operations are suspended.
On Friday, March 13, 2026, counselors will be on the main campus and available from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Student counseling will be available in Broderick Dining Commons. Faculty, staff, and community counseling will be available in Student Government Chambers at Webb Center. Food services will be available for those remaining in campus housing.
Continue to avoid the area in and around Constant Hall as the investigation is ongoing.
3-12-26 (12:05 p.m.)
O.D.U. Urgent Alert: This is an all clear notification. The emergency at Constant Hall has ended. There is no longer an active threat to the campus community. Avoid the area in and around Constant Hall where emergency officials continue to work.
3-12-26 (11:30 a.m.)
Due to an active shooter situation in which the shooter has been neutralized, all classes and operations on the main campus are suspended for the remainder of the day (Thursday, March 12, 2026). Avoid the area in and around Constant Hall where emergency officials continue to work. An update will be provided as soon as possible.
3-12-26 (10:48 a.m.)
ODU Urgent Alert: Active threat reported at Constant Hall. Follow Run-Hide-Fight protocols. Emergency personnel responding. Avoid area.