World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
Trevor Ault, an investigative reporter covering human-interest searches; Pierre Thomas, a national security correspondent on criminal and terrorism cases; Alex Perez, a national breaking news correspondent on-scene in Michigan. They discuss a vehicle ramming at a major synagogue and preschool evacuation. They cover the Old Dominion University classroom shooting with reported ISIS ties. They report on the search for a missing retired Air Force major general.
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Vehicle Ramming At Major Synagogue
- An armed driver rammed a truck through the front doors of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, triggering security to open fire and the vehicle to burst into flames.
- 140 preschool children were inside; authorities later confirmed everyone was accounted for and the attacker was found dead in the burning truck.
Parents Rushed To Temple During Lockdown
- Alex Perez described parents frantically arriving and security officers engaging the attacker amid smoke and sirens at Temple Israel.
- Rabbi Jennifer Kaluzny and witnesses recalled holding and returning infants and toddlers to relieved parents after the lockdown lifted.
ODU Attack Linked To ISIS History
- The Old Dominion University shooting is being investigated as a potential terror attack; the gunman allegedly asked if it was an ROTC class before opening fire.
- Authorities say the shooter, Muhammad Jallow, had prior convictions for trying to support ISIS and had been released in 2024 under supervised release.