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Decorated Army Officer Slain in Shocking University Terror Incident
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- Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah killed by terrorist Mohamed Bailor Jalloh in Old Dominion University ROTC classroom.
- Jalloh naturalized citizen from Sierra Leone former National Guard soldier convicted of ISIS support.
- Jalloh confirmed ROTC class before fatally shooting Shah multiple times.
- Jalloh sentenced 11 years for plotting Fort Hood-style attack released early December 2024.
- Brave students subdued and killed Jalloh on site.
- Shah died hospital two Army personnel wounded.
- Hours prior vehicle rammed Michigan synagogue attacker fired no fatalities.
A convicted ISIS supporter executed a deadly assault on a decorated Army instructor during military training.
This highlights failures in releasing dangerous terrorists early into American communities.
Shah enlisted Army 2003 Aviation Operations Specialist advanced sergeant served active-duty Reserve Virginia National Guard.
He deployed Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom Atlantic Resolve.
Shah earned Army Aviation Senior Aviator wings over 1200 flight hours including 600 combat hours.
Recent roles Brigade S3 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Squadron S3 3-17 Air Cavalry Squadron modernization attack helicopters.
“an advocate for minority and veteran business education and involvement”
“holds a variety of accolades including combat heroism awards and diversity and inclusion honors.”
Awards include Senior Army Aviator Badge Combat Action Badge Parachutist Badge Air Assault Badge.
Bronze Star two awards Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal two awards Air Medal with Valor Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal three awards others.
“Brandon also volunteers his time to support the less fortunate,”
FBI Director Kash Patel said “a group of brave students who stepped in and subdued him.”
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll identified injured as “Army personnel.”
Patriots demand no mercy for jihadists preying on military heroes.
Honor Shah’s sacrifice defend traditional values vigilance essential.
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