Man Identified as Suspect in Deadly Shooting at UNLV Campus
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The man responsible for the shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Wednesday has been identified as 67-year-old Anthony Polito, according to law enforcement sources. The incident left three people dead and one person injured.
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Polito, described as a former college professor who had previously worked in North Carolina and Georgia, had reportedly applied for a job at UNLV but was unsuccessful. Campus police quickly responded to the sound of gunfire and confronted the suspect, resulting in his death. He was armed with a handgun.
Investigators are currently searching Polito’s apartment in Henderson, Nevada, and have obtained his phone to search for evidence related to the motive behind the shooting. They are also reviewing his professional writings for any potential clues.
Authorities have confirmed that the victims killed in the shooting were faculty or staff members, indicating that the attack may not have been random. However, it is still unclear whether Polito had a personal connection with the individuals.
Polito maintained a LinkedIn page and a personal website, where he published a document discussing the Zodiac Killer’s cryptic messages from the late 1960s. He also expressed his fondness for Las Vegas, having visited the city numerous times over the past 15 years.
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On LinkedIn, Polito described himself as a “semi-retired university professor” residing in Las Vegas. He listed his employment at East Carolina University from 2001 to 2017 and noted his educational background, including a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Georgia and a master’s in business administration from Duke University.
The investigation suggests that Polito fired at police officers before they fatally shot him. As authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses, the community mourns the loss of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident.
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