Encampment Archives

Accusations of Security Lapses by UCLA Police Chief Precede Violent Attack on Pro-Palestinian Encampment

Los Angeles, California – The UCLA campus police chief faces accusations of security lapses preceding a violent attack on a pro-Palestinian encampment. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security measures at the university. The incident occurred when a group of individuals violently attacked a pro-Palestinian encampment on the UCLA campus. The attack resulted in injuries and damage to property, prompting investigations into the security procedures in place at the university. The UCLA …

UCLA Police Chief Under Fire for Security Lapses Before Pro-Palestinian Student Encampment Attack

Los Angeles, California – The UCLA police chief at the center of scrutiny for alleged security lapses before a mob attack on a pro-Palestinian student encampment this week, is facing mounting pressure as internal calls for an independent review of UCLA’s response grow. The chief, John Thomas, has vehemently denied the accusations, stating he did his best to ensure the security and safety of the students during a tumultuous week that left UCLA shaken. In …

UCLA Chancellor Condemns Violence at Pro-Palestinian Encampment as Outside Forces Dismantle Site

Los Angeles, California – Tensions escalated at UCLA as an encampment set up by the UC Divest Coalition and Students for Justice in Palestine was dismantled by law enforcement, resulting in over 200 arrests. The confrontations arose following a violent clash between pro-Palestine protesters and pro-Israel counter-demonstrators, leading to the cancellation of classes and multiple injuries. Chancellor Gene Block of UCLA attributed the disturbances to “instigators” and “outside agitators,” emphasizing the need to maintain safety …

Violence Erupts at UCLA Campus After Gaza Protest Encampment Removal.

Los Angeles, California – The University of California in Los Angeles is in the process of cleaning up the aftermath of a recent protest encampment that ended in violence. The campus was shaken by two nights of unrest, prompting a response from law enforcement to dismantle the Gaza encampment. Pieces of plywood adorned with messages of support for Gaza were strewn across the area as workers removed the remnants of the protest site. The encampment, …

17 Arrested in UT Dallas Protest Encampment Standoff

Dallas, Texas – Pro-Palestinian protesters faced arrests at the University of Texas at Dallas as they set up an encampment on campus’s main walkway, resulting in 17 individuals being taken into custody for criminal trespass. The university spokesperson emphasized the importance of peaceful assembly but clarified that constructing encampments or blocking pathways is not permissible. An alumnus of the university, who graduated four decades ago, shared his experience of witnessing the demonstration unfold, highlighting similar …

Dozens Arrested in Violent Clash at UCLA Campus Protest Encampment

Los Angeles, California – Violent clashes erupted at the University of California, Los Angeles between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. The confrontations involved individuals wielding sticks and poles attempting to tear down barricades protecting the pro-Palestinian protesters. One disturbing incident captured on social media showed counter-demonstrators viciously attacking a person on the ground. Police in riot gear intervened to control the situation, as violence escalated. The clashes at UCLA began shortly after the university’s Chancellor labeled …

Pro-Israel Mob Attacks Gaza Solidarity Encampment at UCLA Amid Security Standoff

Los Angeles, California – A pro-Israel mob attacked a Gaza solidarity encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles, hurling fireworks and physically assaulting demonstrators while campus security and city police reportedly stood by. The incident unfolded overnight with members of the pro-Israel group using inflammatory language and engaging in violent actions, prompting outrage and condemnation from organizers of the encampment. The encampment, similar to others across the U.S., aimed to push the university to …

Triple Homicide Uncovered in Jefferson Homeless Encampment at Scott St. and Shrewsbury Rd.

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana – Three individuals were tragically found shot and killed in a makeshift homeless encampment within a wooded area in Jefferson Parish, as reported by Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto on Wednesday morning. The victims, two women, and one man were discovered inside tents with multiple gunshot wounds, marking a disturbing scene of apparent homicide. Sheriff Lopinto stated that the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. near the intersection of Scott St. and Shrewsbury …

Salvation Army Addresses Deaths in Denver Shelter, Acknowledges Ongoing Issue of Homeless Encampment Dangers

Denver, Colorado – In response to recent deaths at a former hotel serving as a shelter for the homeless in Denver, the Salvation Army is acknowledging that the incidents reflect an ongoing issue within the city’s encampments. Since the beginning of the year, seven individuals have passed away at the Salvation Army’s DoubleTree shelter, with most cases still under investigation by the Denver Medical Examiner’s Office. Among these fatalities was a tragic double murder that …

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at Tulsa Homeless Encampment

TULSA, Okla. – In the early hours of February 24, Tulsa police responded to a report of a shooting at a homeless encampment near the intersection of Madison and Peoria. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man who had succumbed to a gunshot wound, along with a woman who had sustained injuries. The woman was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention, where she is currently receiving treatment for her wounds. Detectives specializing in …