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UNLV Tragedy and Las Vegas Tower Shooting Highlight in FBI’s 2023 Active Shooter Report

Las Vegas — The FBI recently shared its annual analysis on active shooter incidents across the U.S., revealing two such events last year in Las Vegas, heightening local security concerns. This review identifies active shooters as individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in populated areas. The 2023 review includes a June incident at Turnberry Towers and a devastating mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus in December. …

Gunman’s Deadly Rampage Ended by Campus Police Officer in UNLV Shootout

Las Vegas, Nevada – New footage has been released of a fatal shooting incident that took place in December at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The video shows a campus police officer engaged in a shootout with a gunman, ultimately putting an end to the deadly rampage. Among the 20 hours of video and audio files released, the footage captured Las Vegas police officers assisting a severely injured professor who emerged from the UNLV …

Shocking Video Footage Shows UNLV Campus Shooter Taken Down by Police After Killing 3 Professors

Las Vegas, Nevada – The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has recently released a video capturing a chilling incident where a campus shooter was gunned down by police after fatally shooting three professors. The footage sheds light on the harrowing situation that unfolded on the university grounds, leaving students and faculty members in shock. The video showcases the shooter, identified as a 32-year-old male, opening fire on professors before being confronted by law enforcement. …

Gunman’s Deadly Rampage Caught on UNLV Campus Surveillance Camera

Las Vegas, Nevada – Newly released footage from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas reveals the harrowing moments of a deadly rampage that took the lives of three professors and left another severely wounded last December. The campus surveillance video captured a campus police officer engaging in a shootout with a gunman identified as Anthony Polito, who was later fatally shot by the officer outside a university building. Authorities described the incident as 10 minutes …

Video Footage Reveals Heroic Actions of Campus Police Officer During Deadly UNLV Shooting Rampage

Las Vegas, Nevada – Newly released video footage captures the harrowing moments of a deadly rampage at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where a 67-year-old former business professor went on a shooting spree that left three professors dead and a fourth wounded last December. The surveillance footage shows a campus police officer taking brave action to stop the gunman, Anthony Polito, outside a building on campus. Polito, armed with a legally purchased 9 mm …

UNLV Campus Shooter Caught on Video: Police Take Down Suspect After 3 Professors Murdered

Las Vegas, Nevada – The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has recently released a disturbing video capturing the moment a campus shooter was fatally shot by police officers. Prior to his encounter with law enforcement, the shooter had already taken the lives of three professors. The video, now in public domain, sheds light on the tragic incident that unfolded on the campus of UNLV. The footage reveals the chaos and violence that erupted as …

UNLV Student Killed in Christmas Crash After Surviving Mass Shooting – Father Mourns Tragic Loss

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A UNLV student died in a tragic car crash just days after surviving a mass shooting on campus. Darren Westby, a 29-year-old grad student, and his fiancé, Jocelyn Brown, were involved in a fatal head-on collision on their way home for Christmas. The couple’s dog, Moose, miraculously survived the crash without any injuries. Brown sustained serious injuries, including a broken back and fractured skull, and has been released from the hospital …

Tragic Story of UNLV Student Killed in Christmas Crash Weeks After Mass Shooting

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – A tragic car crash has claimed the life of a UNLV student who was on a Christmas trip. The student’s father is now in mourning, facing this loss just weeks after the mass shooting in Las Vegas. The student, identified as Darren Westby, was a promising young individual with a bright future ahead. The accident occurred in Mammoth Mountain, California, leading to the devastating loss of this young life. This heartbreaking …

Burglary Reported at Home of UNLV Shooting Victim

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Local police are on the lookout for individuals who broke into the home of one of the victims of the tragic shooting at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. The burglary occurred during the holiday season, leaving behind signs of forced entry and missing items. According to reports, the break-in was discovered by one of Naoko Takemaru’s former neighbors, who witnessed a woman leaving the house with multiple items. The …

Police Release Shocking Body Camera Footage from UNLV Mass Shooting

LAS VEGAS, NV – Newly released body camera footage from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas reveals a police officer preparing a rifle as he approaches Beam Hall during a mass shooting on December 6, 2023. The footage, released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, provides a glimpse into the law enforcement response to the tragic event. The video offers a sobering look at the intense and dangerous situation faced by law enforcement officers …