Norfolk, March 12 -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is assisting local authorities responding to a shooting at Old Dominion University, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Thursday (local time).

In a post on X, Patel said, "FBI personnel are providing assistance and working with local authorities responding to the shooting at Old Dominion University. We will update as able."

The New York Times reported that, according to Old Dominion University, the incident occurred shortly before 10:49 a.m. (local time) at Constant Hall, a building with classrooms and lecture halls on the university's main campus in Norfolk. Two people were injured and taken to the hospital, while the gunman was reported dead.

The university said police office...