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Coverage dated December 6, 2023

UNLV shooter who killed 3 did not appear to be targeting students, AP sources say

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

Authorities identified the gunman in Wednesday’s attack as business professor Anthony Polito. One official said Polito had unsuccessfully sought a job at UNLV before the shooting.

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  1. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Here's what we know about UNLV gunman Anthony Polito, who killed 3 at school (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Polito is described as a college professor who previously worked in North Carolina and Georgia, and had sought a job at UNLV.

  2. NBC News

    UNLV gunman who killed 3 was rejected after applying for a job at the school, police say (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Anthony Polito, 67, was fatally shot by police following a confrontation outside of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

  3. The Guardian

    Suspect in Las Vegas university shooting named as college professor (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Anthony Polito, 67, who died at scene of shooting that left three dead and one critically wounded, had unsuccessfully sought job

  4. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    UNLV shooter who killed 3 did not appear to be targeting students, AP sources say (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Authorities identified the gunman in Wednesday’s attack as business professor Anthony Polito. One official said Polito had unsuccessfully sought a job at UNLV before the shooting.

  5. ABC 11 Raleigh

    UNLV gunman, Anthony Polito, was professor at ECU, student at Duke (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Anthony Polito, 67, was shot and killed by campus police within minutes of gunfire ringing out on campus.

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