ISIS Killer Released Early?

A masked individual holding a rifle in a military landscape

A Soros-backed District Attorney sparked nationwide outrage after blaming pro-gun lawmakers for a terrorist attack at Old Dominion University, deliberately ignoring that an ISIS-linked convict—not a law-abiding gun owner—carried out the assault that killed a heroic ROTC instructor.

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ISIS terrorist Mohamed Bailor Jalloh attacked an ODU ROTC class on March 12, 2026, killing Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and wounding two students before being stopped by unarmed ROTC cadets
An unnamed progressive DA funded by George Soros blamed pro-gun legislators for the terror attack, triggering fierce backlash from Americans who recognized the incident as Islamic terrorism, not a gun control issue
Jalloh was released from federal prison in December 2024 after serving time for providing material support to ISIS, raising serious questions about early release policies for convicted terrorists
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the attack as terrorism, praising the brave ROTC students who neutralized the threat within minutes and saved countless lives

DA Exploits Terrorism for Gun Control Agenda

Reports indicate a District Attorney with financial backing from leftist billionaire George Soros attempted to shift blame for the Old Dominion University terror attack away from the ISIS-linked perpetrator and onto pro-gun lawmakers. This disgraceful politicization of a terrorist incident provoked immediate and profane public condemnation from Americans who recognized the attack for what it was: radical Islamic terrorism targeting military personnel. The DA’s statement reflects a troubling pattern among progressive prosecutors who refuse to acknowledge terrorism and instead exploit tragedies to advance gun control agendas, undermining both honest public discourse and the Second Amendment rights that allow law-abiding citizens to defend themselves against such threats.

ISIS Terrorist Targets ROTC Class at Virginia University

Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a 36-year-old former Virginia National Guardsman with documented ISIS connections, entered an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University’s Constant Hall on March 12, 2026, at approximately 10:49 a.m. After confirming the class was indeed ROTC training, Jalloh opened fire while shouting “Allahu Akbar,” killing Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a retired Army officer and combat helicopter pilot who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Eastern Europe. Two ROTC students sustained injuries in the attack. Within minutes, unarmed ROTC cadets subdued and neutralized Jalloh, preventing further casualties. The heroic students demonstrated the kind of courage and quick action that saved lives—something the politicizing DA conveniently ignored in her rush to blame gun rights advocates.

Convicted Terrorist Released Early Under Biden Administration

Jalloh’s path to this attack traces back to 2016 when he pleaded guilty to providing material support to ISIS after attempting to purchase an AR-15 and communicating with individuals he believed were ISIS associates in Africa. Judge Liam O’Grady sentenced him to 11 years in federal prison. Alarmingly, Jalloh was released in December 2024—under the Biden administration—after serving only eight years of his sentence. This early release of a convicted terrorist who explicitly aspired to replicate the 2009 Fort Hood shooting raises critical questions about the judgment and priorities of federal officials responsible for protecting Americans from known threats. The attack occurred just three months after his release, demonstrating the deadly consequences of leniency toward Islamic extremists.

FBI Confirms Terrorism Investigation and Student Heroism

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed federal authorities are treating the incident as terrorism through the Joint Terrorism Task Force. At a press briefing, FBI Norfolk Special Agent in Charge Dominique Evans praised the “extreme bravery” of ROTC students who “terminated the threat” and prevented additional deaths. Evans confirmed Jalloh shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the attack and had aspired to conduct a Fort Hood-style assault targeting military personnel. ODU Police Chief Garrett Shelton reported the shooter was neutralized less than ten minutes after the initial 10:43 a.m. emergency call. The students’ actions exemplify the effectiveness of trained, courageous individuals responding to immediate threats—a reality that contradicts the gun-control narrative progressive prosecutors attempt to impose on terrorist incidents.

Progressive Prosecutors Twist Terrorism into Gun Debate

The attempt by a Soros-funded DA to reframe this ISIS terror attack as a gun control issue reveals the dangerous ideological blinders worn by many progressive prosecutors. This was not a case of gun violence requiring legislative action; it was Islamic terrorism carried out by a radicalized individual who pledged allegiance to ISIS, communicated with terrorist operatives, and deliberately targeted American military trainees. Blaming Second Amendment advocates for the actions of an ISIS terrorist insults the memory of Lt. Col. Shah, disrespects the heroic ROTC students who stopped the attack, and demonstrates a willful refusal to confront the real threat of radical Islamic terrorism. Americans across the political spectrum rightly condemned this exploitation of tragedy, understanding that honest evaluation of threats—not partisan spin—is essential to preventing future attacks and honoring those who defend our communities.