A tragic shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk left one person dead and two others injured Thursday, with the gunman also killed during the incident. The campus shooting has prompted responses from Virginia's top leaders, who are praising the quick actions of those who responded to the crisis. Governor Glenn Youngkin highlighted what he called the heroic response by young people at ODU, specifically mentioning service members who helped during the emergency. The governor's statement emphasized the bravery shown by students and others on campus during what must have been a terrifying situation. While Norfolk is just across the water from our area, many Outer Banks families have connections to ODU through students, alumni, or work relationships. The university serves students from throughout the region, including North Carolina, making this tragedy feel close to home for many in our community. Details about what led to the shooting and the identities of those involved haven't been fully released yet. ODU officials and law enforcement are likely still working through the investigation and notifying families before sharing more information with the public.