All articles tagged with #campus violence
A shooting at Brown University on December 13 resulted in 2 deaths and 9 injuries, with the gunman identified as Claudio Neves Valente, whose body was later found in New Hampshire; the incident caused chaos on campus, and authorities are still investigating the motive.
A Brown University student, MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, was killed in a mass shooting on campus, which also injured nine others. His friend Vanessa Finder recalls their close bond and how he positively impacted her life, highlighting the tragedy of losing such a promising young person in a violent incident.
Multiple people, including at least one student, were injured in a shooting at Oklahoma State University's main campus during a private party, with police investigating the incident and urging the public to avoid the area.
A shooting at the University of New Mexico's student housing has resulted in one death and one injury, with the suspect still at large and the campus under shelter-in-place orders. This incident is part of a rising trend of campus shootings in the US this year.
An 18-year-old, Edan On, has been arrested for attacking pro-Palestinian protesters at a UCLA encampment, marking the first arrest of a counter-protester linked to the incident. The attack led to hours of brawling, resulting in over 200 arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators. On faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon and has been released on bond. The university is committed to investigating the violence and holding perpetrators accountable.
UCLA police have arrested 18-year-old Edan On for felony assault in connection with an attack on a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. On, who is not affiliated with UCLA, was identified in videos striking a demonstrator with a wooden pole. The attack, which involved counterprotesters using traffic cones, pepper spray, and live mice, resulted in numerous injuries and criticism of the university's response. UCLA's police chief has been reassigned, and the investigation into the violence continues.
An 18-year-old pro-Israeli counterprotester, Edan On, was arrested for allegedly assaulting pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA with a wooden pole. The incident, part of a larger violent clash on April 30, led to multiple injuries and an independent review of the university's response. UCLA's Police Chief was reassigned, and the Chancellor faced congressional scrutiny over the handling of campus safety.
UCLA's police chief John Thomas has been reassigned following criticism of the campus police's handling of a violent attack on pro-Palestinian protesters. The incident, which involved masked assailants attacking the protesters' encampment, led to a delayed police response and no immediate arrests. The university has initiated a review of its security processes, and a new acting police chief has been appointed. The event has intensified scrutiny on campus protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The former coach of a Kentucky college wrestler, Josiah Kilman, who was strangled to death by a teammate, issued a warning about campus violence, following a series of on-campus homicides nationwide. Kilman's alleged murder is the fourth on-campus homicide in just nine days. His teammate, Charles Escalera, has been charged with murder and burglary. Kilman's family and friends are devastated, and his wrestling team plans to compete in a national championship to honor him. Kilman's family has launched a GoFundMe to cover burial expenses and transport his body back to Montana.
Four people, including a graduate student, were injured in random stabbings on the campus of Louisiana Tech University. The suspect, identified as Jacoby Johnson, was taken into custody after the attack. The victims were stabbed as they were leaving a sports and wellness center. One victim is in critical condition, while two others are in serious but stable condition. The suspect was also treated for injuries. The motive behind the attack remains unclear.
A Louisiana Tech University student, identified as Jacoby Johnson, allegedly stabbed four people in a "random act of violence" on campus. The victims, including one graduate student and three non-students, were attacked shortly after leaving the campus recreation center. One victim is in critical condition, two others are in serious but stable condition, and the fourth victim refused treatment. Johnson fled the scene but was apprehended by campus police. The university described the incident as an apparent random act of violence.
A 23-year-old Louisiana Tech University student, Jacoby Johnson, is in police custody after allegedly stabbing four people on campus. The victims, including one graduate student and three non-students, were attacked randomly as they walked down a sidewalk near the Lambright Sports & Wellness Center. Johnson was apprehended without incident and is being treated for injuries sustained during the incident. One victim is in critical condition, while the others are in serious but stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.
A University of Massachusetts Amherst student was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Jewish student and spitting on the Israeli flag during a vigil organized by UMass Hillel. The suspect, who approached the crowd aggressively, was released on bail but prohibited from returning to campus. The university condemned the actions as reprehensible and unacceptable, emphasizing that they do not represent any group or organization. Antisemitism has been on the rise on college campuses following Hamas' attack on Israel, and UMass Hillel urged students to remain vigilant and avoid engaging with counter-protesters.