Crime
1 Killed After Shooting in Wolf Point, Armed Suspect Ethan Murphy at Large
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the Wolf Point Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of Albertsons, located at 415 Blaine Street.
Upon arrival, Officer Bushman located two victims:
One individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officer Bushman immediately rendered life-saving medical aid until emergency medical personnel arrived.
The injured victim was subsequently transported to Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point for treatment.
The identities of the victims are being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.
The suspect has been identified as Ethan Murphy, age 26. Murphy remains at large at this time.
Authorities believe he may be armed and dangerous.
Wolf Point residents are strongly urged to shelter in place and remain vigilant.
Anyone who sees Ethan Murphy or has information regarding his whereabouts should call 911 immediately.
In addition to the Wolf Point Police Department, responding agencies included the Fort Peck Tribes Patrol and Criminal Investigation Unit, the Wolf Point Fire Department, and the Roosevelt County Sheriffโs Office.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details will be released as they become available.
Norfolk, Virginia โ Authorities have identified the instructor killed during Thursdayโs shooting at Old Dominion University as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a retired U.S. Army officer who had returned to the university to serve as an instructor with its Army ROTC program.
The shooting occurred at approximately 10:43 a.m. on the universityโs campus in Norfolk. Police responded after receiving multiple emergency calls reporting an active shooter inside Constant Hall.
According to law enforcement sources, the suspectโidentified by authorities as Mohammed Jallohโentered the building and walked through the hallway before approaching a classroom where an Army ROTC session was underway.
The suspect reportedly asked individuals inside whether he had arrived at an ROTC class. When someone confirmed that it was, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting the class instructor.
Voorhees University confirmed in a public Facebook statement that the victim was Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, noting the tragedy has personal ties to the institution.
โThis tragedy is felt especially close to home for us, as the victim, Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah, was the son-in-law of Voorhees University Trustee and alumnus Dr. Dan Martin,โ the university wrote in its statement. โWe lift Dr. Martin and his family in our thoughts and prayers during this time of unimaginable loss.โ
Shah was a native of Staunton and began his military career by enlisting in the United States Army in 2003 as an aviation operations specialist.
In 2005, he enrolled at Old Dominion University, where he later received his Army commission in 2007. Shah graduated with a bachelorโs degree in sociology and a minor in military science.
Following his commissioning, Shah served extensively in Army aviation. According to his alumni profile at ODU, he earned the Army Aviation Senior Aviator wings, logging more than 1,200 flight hours across three different aircraft and accumulating over 600 combat flight hours during his service.
In addition to his undergraduate degree, Shah pursued advanced education, earning an MBA from University of Georgia and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from University of Kansas.
Throughout his military career, Shah received numerous awards and distinctions. Among them were the Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge.
His alumni biography also described him as a strong advocate for minority and veteran business education, highlighting his involvement in initiatives that support diversity, inclusion, and entrepreneurship. In addition to his professional work, Shah volunteered his time to assist underserved communities.
Shah returned to his alma mater in summer 2022 to serve as an instructor and help lead the Army ROTC Monarch Battalion at Old Dominion University. In that role, he mentored and trained students pursuing military leadership careers.
University officials and members of the campus community have expressed deep sorrow over his death, remembering Shah as a dedicated officer, educator, and mentor whose service and leadership had a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike.
Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about the suspectโs motive, and the investigation remains active.