LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Newly released video footage from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, reveals the harrowing events of a deadly rampage that took the lives of three professors and left one critically injured last December. The footage includes images of a campus police officer taking cover behind a patrol vehicle to evade gunfire before fatally shooting the gunman outside a building on the university campus.
The 67-year-old former business professor, Anthony Polito, who was responsible for the shooting, had been denied applications to teach at UNLV. Armed with a legally purchased 9 mm handgun and carrying nine bullet magazines, Polito had a list of names but none of the victims were on that list. The incident lasted for about 10 minutes before coming to a deadly conclusion.
In response to public records requests, the university has released over 20 hours of footage from campus security and officer body cameras, along with recordings of 911 calls made during the tragic event. The chaos and terror of the shooting can be heard through the sounds of gunfire on the recordings, creating a chilling atmosphere for those present during the attack.
Witnesses describe the panic and fear that ensued as gunshots rang out in the business school building, prompting a swift response from campus police and emergency services. The swift actions of law enforcement officers and security personnel helped to contain the situation and minimize further casualties.
Videos from the scene show officers rushing to secure the area as students and faculty members evacuate the premises. The gunman, dressed in a black trench coat, calmly approached the building after retrieving something from his vehicle. The footage captures the intensity and urgency of the situation as first responders work to assist those injured and secure the area.
The shooting near the university campus serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of gun violence in academic settings, where students and faculty members should feel safe and protected. The community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the tragedy as investigations into the motives behind the attack unfold.
As the university mourns the loss of three professors and supports the recovery of the injured victim, questions surrounding campus safety and security measures have come to the forefront. The impact of such incidents reverberates throughout the community, prompting discussions on how to prevent similar tragedies in the future.