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University City Shooting: Two Shot, One Dead, Suspect at Large

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two people were shot and one has died in University City, the San Diego Police Department confirmed Saturday night. The suspect is still at large, leading to road closures in the area. The shooting occurred around 8:40 p.m. near the UTC Mall, with the victims being transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. The situation is now being treated as a homicide investigation. According to the police, there is currently no …

Campus Shooting Investigation Launched in University of Colorado Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Two individuals were tragically killed in a shooting at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, prompting a lockdown and closure of the campus through the weekend. Police are still investigating the incident that occurred in a dorm room on campus. Details surrounding the shooting, which took place just before 6 a.m., are limited at this time. However, officials have confirmed that it is not believed to be a murder-suicide. Campus police …

University Provokers Escape with Settlement; Victims Still Struggling

MORATUWA, Sri Lanka – The violent attack on members of the Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in Sri Lanka has sparked condemnation from workers, youth, and academics. Dehin Wasantha and Lakshman Fernando were physically assaulted at the University of Moratuwa on November 30 by the president and secretary of the Moratuwa university branch of Podujana Pragathishili Sevaka Sangamaya (PPSS), which is affiliated with the ruling Sri Lankan Podujana Peramuna. The assault occurred while they were campaigning …

Gunman Opens Fire at Rotterdam University Hospital, Causing Multiple Deaths and Chaos

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – A 32-year-old gunman opened fire at a university hospital campus and a nearby house in Rotterdam on Thursday, resulting in multiple deaths. Dutch police swiftly arrested the suspect after reports of shots fired at the Rotterdam Medical Centre and a home, where fires also broke out. The full extent of injuries at each location remains unclear. Videos circulating online depicted the chaos and fear as police instructed students, some in medical gowns, …

Buck County Teen Held for Trial in Murder of Temple University Officer

Philadelphia, PA – A Bucks County teenager accused of killing a Temple University police officer last year has been held for trial in the officer’s murder. Miles Pfeffer, 19, appeared in court and waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges including murder and robbery in the slaying of 31-year-old Officer Christopher Fitzgerald. The family of the slain officer expressed their desire to see Pfeffer sentenced to death, emphasizing the importance of seeking justice …

Michigan State University Reopens Berkey Hall Less Than a Year After Mass Shooting

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Less than a year after a mass shooting on the Michigan State University campus, Berkey Hall has officially reopened its doors. The building had been closed since February 13, 2023, in the wake of the tragic incident. The university community gathered on January 8, 2024, to mark the reopening of the iconic building, signaling a step towards healing and recovery for the campus. The years of February 13, 2023, will live …

University graduate Kalabe Legesse brutally murdered in Peckham Rye Park on December 30, 2022, as robbers convicted of the crime await life sentences

LONDON, UK – On December 30, 2022, Kalabe Legesse was tragically stabbed to death in Peckham Rye Park. Two individuals, 20-year-old Nah’shun Thomas and a 17-year-old boy, have been convicted of this heinous crime and are now facing life sentences. The two culprits cycled around Southwark looking to rob people, carrying out two phone robberies before targeting Legesse as he sat in the park chatting with a friend. The victim was threatened and stabbed once …

JNU Teachers Association condemns lack of action by Delhi Police and university administration against campus attackers

New Delhi, India: The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association (JNUTA) has strongly criticized the university administration and the Delhi Police for their failure to take appropriate action against masked attackers who wreaked havoc on the prestigious campus four years ago. The violent attack occurred during a student movement protesting a proposed fee hike that would have made JNU the most expensive central university in the country. Teachers at the university also raised concerns about the …

Prague University Honors Victims of Mass Shooting with Silent March

PRAGUE, Czech Republic – Hundreds of people, including students, marched in silence through the streets of Prague on Thursday to pay tribute to the 14 victims of a mass shooting that occurred two weeks prior. The solemn procession began at an impromptu memorial outside of Charles University’s headquarters, where thousands had previously gathered to light candles in remembrance of the tragedy. Charles University Rector Milena Králíčková, along with Faculty of Arts Dean Eva Lehečková, led …

Security Measures Planned for Prague’s Charles University After Faculty Shooting Tragedy

PRAGUE, Czech Republic – In the wake of a tragic mass shooting at the Faculty of Arts, which resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals, Charles University in Prague is taking steps to enhance security measures within its buildings. The university is preparing a comprehensive list of possible security measures tailored to each of its faculties in an effort to ensure the safety of its students and staff. During a crisis meeting, the university’s rector, …