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Ex-Professor, Denied UNLV Job, Found with Narcotics and ED Meds After Deadly University Rampage

Las Vegas — A tragic shooting unfolded at the University of Nevada Las Vegas in December when a former professor, who had previously been denied a position at the institution, opened fire, leaving three faculty members dead. The assailant, 67-year-old Anthony Polito, suffered multiple gunshot wounds in a police shootout that ultimately ended his life. According to the Clark County coroner’s report, Polito had narcotics including oxycodone, a powerful painkiller, and tadalafil, a medication used …

Suspect Detained Following Deadly Overnight Shooting Near University of Cincinnati Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio — Authorities reported that a suspect is now in custody following a deadly shooting early Monday near the University of Cincinnati campus that resulted in three fatalities and left two others wounded. The Cincinnati Police Department swiftly responded to the incident, which disrupted the quiet of the early morning and sent shockwaves through the university community. The shooting occurred around 2:50 a.m. at the intersection of Highland and East University avenues, a bustling …

Tragic Early Morning Shooting Near University of Cincinnati Leaves Three Dead, Two Detained

Cincinnati, Ohio – A pre-dawn shooting near the University of Cincinnati resulted in three deaths and two injuries, local authorities reported early Monday. Police confirmed that two individuals, including one who was injured, have been taken into custody following the incident. According to Cincinnati police officials, multiple firearms were uncovered at the scene of the crime. Captain Mark Burns emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that the area was secured swiftly and investigations are …

Tragic Early Morning Violence Near University of Cincinnati Leaves Two Dead, Three Wounded

Cincinnati, Ohio — A tragic shooting near the University of Cincinnati campus early Monday claimed the lives of two individuals with three more injured, according to local police authorities. The incident, which occurred around 2:50 a.m. in the vicinity of Highland and East University Avenues, has left the local community in shock and raised concerns about safety in the area. Police officers, who were already patrolling nearby, responded quickly after hearing the gunshots which led …

Ex-Northeastern University Employee Convicted for Faking Campus Explosion and Misleading Federal Authorities

Boston, MA — A former Northeastern University employee was found guilty by a jury on Friday for orchestrating a false explosion alert and providing misleading statements to federal law enforcement in 2022. These actions triggered widespread campus panic and necessitated a significant emergency response including the evacuation of buildings and a thorough scan for explosives. Jason Duhaime, who was serving as the director of the university’s Immersive Media Lab at the time, had reported receiving …

Ex-Northeastern University Lab Manager Found Guilty in Campus Hoax Bomb Scheme

Boston, MA – A former laboratory manager at Northeastern University was found guilty of orchestrating a fake explosion on the school’s Boston campus, subsequently misleading federal authorities about the incident. The conviction raises serious concerns about the implications and costs of such hoaxes, which trigger extensive security responses and spread unnecessary fear among communities. Jason Duhaime, 46, of San Antonio, Texas, faced charges after federal jurors deliberated his case last Friday. Duhaime could now see …

Temple University Student Arrested for the Tragic Murder of Fellow Nursing Student in Domestic Incident

Philadelphia, PA — A Temple University student was taken into custody following the shocking discovery of another student’s body early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia, sparking grief and raising safety concerns on campus. Responding to a call about a medical emergency, law enforcement officials arrived at a residence on the 1400 block of Willington Street around 4 a.m., where they discovered the body of 20-year-old Milan Jones, a nursing student at Temple. Jones was found …

Temple University Tragedy: Young Nursing Student’s Life Cut Short in Domestic Violence Incident

Philadelphia, PA – A tragedy unfolded early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia when a Temple University nursing student was pronounced dead at the scene of a domestic violence incident. The victim, identified as 20-year-old Milan Jones, was found unresponsive with signs of blunt force trauma. Police were called to the scene in the 140 of Willington Street around 4 a.m. following reports of a medical emergency. Upon arrival, they discovered Jones on the second floor …

Gunmen attack students on rural University of Panama campus, leaving 1 dead and 1 wounded

Panama City, Panama – A tragic incident unfolded on a rural campus of the University of Panama, where two unidentified gunmen unleashed a barrage of gunfire on a group of students, resulting in the death of one and the injury of another before fleeing the scene, authorities confirmed. University Rector Eduardo Flores Castro revealed via the social platform X that the targeted students, who were engaged in agricultural sciences fieldwork at the university’s regional center …

Lawsuit Filed Against Buckhead Club After Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Albany State University Volleyball Player and Another Patron

Atlanta, Georgia – Mari Creighton, a rising senior and volleyball player at Albany State University, tragically lost her life at the age of 21 after the devastating events that took place at Elleven45 Lounge on Mother’s Day. The parents of Mari Creighton have taken legal action against the establishment, filing a lawsuit due to the negligence that led to their daughter’s untimely death. The complaint alleges that the defendants failed to prevent an armed individual …