"UNLV Shooting: Suspect's Failed Job Application and Disturbing Preparations Revealed"

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The suspect in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas shooting has been identified as Anthony Polito, a 67-year-old who had applied for a professorship at UNLV but was not hired. Polito, armed with a legally purchased handgun, fatally shot three faculty or staff members on campus. He had a list of people he was seeking at UNLV and another university, but none of them were victims in the shooting. Polito, who had previously worked as an associate professor at East Carolina University, was killed in a shootout with police. Detectives are examining his phone and professional writings for clues about his motive.
Topics:nation#anthony-polito#crime#gun-violence#higher-education#university-of-nevada-las-vegas#unlv-shooting
- UNLV shooting suspect Anthony Polito applied for professor job, wasn't hired: Sources ABC News
- UNLV shooter had list of targets and plenty of ammunition, police say FOX 11 Los Angeles
- UNLV gunman sent letters to university personnel across the country before shootings, sheriff says CNN
- UNLV students got alerts to run, hide, fight during active shooting CBS News
- Mental health professional talks coping, healing after UNLV tragedy KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas
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