“Dr Naoko Takemaru Named as Third Victim of UNLV Shooting: Latest Updates”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Las Vegas campus shooter sent ‘white powder’ letters to 22 universities, police say

LAS VEGAS – The investigation into the shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) took a new turn as police revealed that the shooter, Anthony Polito, had sent ‘white powder’ letters to 22 universities prior to the incident. These letters contained a mysterious white substance that turned out to be harmless, but caused panic and fear among the recipients.

According to Las Vegas police, Polito had a “target list” of individuals he intended to harm. However, none of the victims in the shooting were on that list. This raises questions about Polito’s motive and his choice of victims.

The shooting at UNLV claimed the lives of three faculty members, including Dr. Naoko Takemaru, who was recently named as the third victim. UNLV president Keith Whitfield expressed his sadness and condolences in a statement, mourning the tragic loss of Dr. Takemaru and the other victims.

The first two victims of the shooting were identified as professor Cha Jan Chang, known as “Jerry,” and assistant professor Patricia Navarro Velez. Both were highly respected educators who had dedicated their careers to teaching and mentoring students.

In the aftermath of the shooting, two police officers were hailed as heroes for their actions in stopping the violence from escalating further. Detective Nathanial Drum and Officer Damian Garcia were injured during their efforts to search for students hiding on the campus. Police Chief Adam Garcia described them as “heroes” and expressed his gratitude for their bravery.

As the investigation into the shooting continues, more details about Polito’s background and behavior have emerged. It has been revealed that he previously worked as a professor at colleges in Georgia and North Carolina and had applied for a job at UNLV, but was not accepted. He also claimed to have solved the Zodiac Killer case on his personal website.

One of Polito’s former students at East Carolina University, Paul Whittington, described him as obsessive and fixated on negative feedback from student reviews. Whittington recalled how Polito would point out students who had given him bad reviews and express his certainty about their identities.

The UNLV community is grappling with the aftermath of the shooting, and the college has made the decision to cancel in-person finals. Students will have the option to take online finals or complete take-home projects. The university has also offered flexibility in grading based on work completed before the shooting.

The shooting at UNLV is the latest in a string of gun violence incidents in the US. According to CNN, it marks the 80th school shooting in the country this year alone. President Joe Biden has called for action to address the issue of gun violence, emphasizing that it should not become normalized.

As the investigation unfolds, the Las Vegas community mourns the loss of the victims and seeks healing in the wake of this tragic event..