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Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox 5 Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has released body camera footage showing officers responding to the UNLV shooting, where a gunman opened fire on faculty inside the Beam building, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The video captures the officers receiving the active shooter call and clearing buildings to ensure there were no additional attackers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Police have obtained a search warrant for the cell phone of Anthony Polito, the suspect in the UNLV shooting that left three professors dead and one severely injured. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation, but police hope that examining Polito's phone will provide some answers. Polito was killed in a shootout with police shortly after the incident. It has been confirmed that he unsuccessfully sought a job at the university and was in possession of legally purchased firearms. Prior to the shooting, Polito published a 16-page document referencing letters he sent to educators across the country. The investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by News3LV
A mother expresses gratitude to first responders for rescuing her daughter during the UNLV shooting, recalling the anxiety she felt while her daughter was trapped in the library. She commends the quick and organized evacuation by SWAT, and expresses relief and gratitude that her daughter was brought home safely. The shooting left three people dead and the Las Vegas community continues to recover.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KLAS - 8 News Now
Days before the shooting at UNLV that killed three professors, the alleged gunman, Tony Polito, published a document on his website containing personal letters and his opinions on higher education. The letters included personal attacks on educators and accused them of wrongdoing. Polito had applied for jobs at several Nevada System Higher Education institutions and was denied. Police discovered that Polito sent 22 letters with no return address, one of which contained an unknown white powder substance. The powder was later deemed harmless.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
The Clark County Coroner's Office has identified the third victim of the shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as Naoko Takemaru, a 69-year-old associate professor of Japanese Studies. The suspect, Anthony James Polito, 67, was killed by police and had a history of applying for jobs at higher education institutions in Nevada. Two other professors, Patricia Navarro and Cha Jan Chang, were also killed in the shooting. Polito had mailed letters to university employees across the country, one of which contained a harmless white powdery substance. The suspect used a legally purchased handgun during the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Three faculty members at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) who were fatally shot by a gunman on campus are remembered as dedicated and inspiring educators. Naoko Takemaru, an associate professor of Japanese studies, was described as a kind and talented artist. Professor Cha-Jan "Jerry" Chang, who taught management information systems, was known for his love of teaching and research. Assistant professor of accounting Patricia Navarro-Velez was praised for her pioneering work and larger-than-life personality. The shooting has deeply affected the university community, but they are determined to support each other and move forward.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Naoko Takemaru, an associate professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), has been identified as the third victim of the recent shooting on campus. Takemaru, a decorated scholar and author, succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds. The other two victims were identified as business professors Patricia Navarro-Velez and Cha Jan "Jerry" Chang. The shooter, Anthony Polito, targeted faculty members but none of his intended targets were struck. Polito was killed in an exchange of gunfire with the police. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation, but it may be linked to Polito's repeated rejections from universities. UNLV has canceled classes for the remainder of the semester, except for the Winter Commencement ceremony.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Three college professors were killed in a shooting at the University of Nevada, prompting calls for gun control from educators across the country. The victims were identified as Naoko Takemaru, Patricia Navarro Velez, and Cha Jan "Jerry" Chang. The shooter, Anthony Polito, a former professor, had applied for a job at the university and was turned down. Educators are demanding an end to the epidemic of gun violence that has made college campuses particularly vulnerable to fatal rampages.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has announced that in-person classes for the semester have been canceled after a gunman killed three professors on campus. The shooter, identified as 67-year-old Anthony Polito, had a list of targets at the school but none of the victims were on that list. The motive for the attack is still unknown, but Polito, a former professor, had been struggling financially and had been previously denied job opportunities at various Nevada colleges and universities. Winter commencement ceremonies will proceed as scheduled, and President Joe Biden is set to meet with local leaders to offer condolences and support.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox 5 Las Vegas
The Clark County Coroner's office has identified the third victim of the shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as Naoko Takemaru, a 69-year-old associate professor of Japanese Studies. The other two victims were previously identified as Cha Jan Chang, a professor of business, and Patricia Navarro Velez, an assistant professor in accounting. The cause of death for all three victims was multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of death was ruled as homicide.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Anthony Polito, a 67-year-old career college professor, has been identified as the gunman responsible for a mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Polito had previously applied for a professorship at UNLV but was not accepted. He had also worked as a professor at colleges in Georgia and North Carolina. The shooting resulted in three deaths and one person being critically injured. The motive for the attack remains unknown, and police are investigating Polito's personal papers and cellphone for possible clues.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
The gunman responsible for the shooting at the University of Nevada's Las Vegas campus had a "target list" and sent 22 letters with white powder to universities before the attack. The suspect, identified as 67-year-old Anthony Polito, had applied for a job at the school but was not accepted. None of the individuals on the target list became victims, and the suspect was fatally shot by police during the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
The three victims killed in the shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) have been identified as Cha Jan Chang, a professor, Patricia Navarro Velez, an assistant professor, and a third victim whose next of kin is being notified. The shooter, identified as Anthony Polito, was a long-time business professor who had been denied a professor position at UNLV. He arrived on campus armed with a handgun and multiple magazines, opening fire before being shot by police officers. The shooter had a criminal history and sent letters to university personnel before the shooting. Police believe he acted alone.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
The gunman responsible for the shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus had sent 22 letters containing an unknown white powder to various university personnel across the country prior to the attack. The suspect, identified as 67-year-old Anthony Polito, was a career college professor who had applied for a job at the school but was not accepted. Three of the victims have been identified as faculty members, and the fourth victim is yet to be identified. The motive for the shooting is still unknown.