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A disgruntled, unemployed professor named Anthony Polito went on a shooting spree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), killing three faculty members and injuring one. Polito had a target list and 150 rounds of ammunition. The motive for the shooting is still unknown.

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Anthony Polito, an unemployed college professor, carried out a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) that left three faculty members dead and one injured. The shooting took place on December 7, 2023, and Polito was armed with a legally purchased 9mm handgun and had 150 rounds of ammunition. Police have not yet determined a motive for the shooting, but Polito was reportedly struggling academically and had recently been rejected for a job. Polito had become obsessed with two students at UNLV, Chajan Jerry Chang and Patricia Navarro Velez, who were among the victims of the shooting. Navarro Velez was the first victim to be identified. The other two victims have been identified as faculty members Cha-Jan Chang and Patricia Navarro Velez. The survivors of the shooting described experiencing terror during the attack. After the shooting, letters containing a white powder were sent to the homes of Polito's former colleagues, causing authorities to evacuate the residences and conduct investigations. The incident has prompted calls for gun law reform, with basketball player LeBron James joining the chorus of voices advocating for change. Polito, who considered George Soros a "great mind," showed signs of extremist beliefs. However, it is not clear if these beliefs played a role in the shooting. The shooting has highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States, and has sparked discussions about the need for stricter gun control laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has provided counseling and support services to the students and faculty affected by the shooting.

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