Police Officer Fires Gun Inside Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall
On Tuesday evening, an officer entered Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall to disperse a pro-Palestinian demonstration and discharged his weapon, sparking an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office. The incident, which did not result in any injuries, is currently under review by the Police Accountability Unit, as confirmed by a spokesperson for Bragg’s office.
According to Doug Cohen, the spokesperson, the gun was not aimed at anyone, and only police officers were present in the immediate vicinity when the shooting took place. Despite rumors circulating among students, the confirmation of the incident only came on Thursday.
Response and Controversy
A video shared by Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine captured the moment when a police officer expressed concern about potentially shooting someone. This revelation adds to the controversy surrounding the NYPD's handling of the ongoing student demonstration that began on April 17.
Mayor Eric Adams commended the NYPD's tactics during a press conference, emphasizing "precision policing" but made no mention of the gun discharge. The raid on the campus, which involved a heavily armed police presence, restricted press access and culminated in officers breaking through barricades to enter the occupied hall.
Use of Force
Footage from the incident shows officers entering rooms with weapons drawn and deploying flash-bangs, a tactic typically reserved for serious threats. The use of such force in a situation involving college students has raised eyebrows among law enforcement experts.
Despite inquiries, both the NYPD and Columbia University declined to provide immediate comments on the matter, leaving the investigation ongoing. This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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In a huge surprise, the management of the French club Paris Saint-Germain is planning to “sell” one of the stars of the first football team, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the upcoming summer Mercato.
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Paris Saint-Germain, led by its Spanish coach Luis Enrique, is fighting to win the historic treble in the current sports season 2023-2024. The first football team officially won the French League title, reaching the cup final and the semi-finals of the European Champions League.
According to the “foot01” network, this evening, Thursday, the Parisian administration will “sell” the contract of the Spanish international star Fabian Ruiz, the midfielder of the first team, as soon as the huge Saudi offer arrives.
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The French network revealed that Ruiz, 28 years old, receives great attention from Saudi Arabia. Although the player himself, wants to continue with Paris Saint-Germain.
She confirmed that Enrique also wants the Spanish star to remain with the team during the upcoming sports season 2024-2025. However, the administration disagrees with him; You see that he did not provide the level that would be sufficient for him to continue.
It is worth noting that Ruiz joined the Parisian team in the summer of 2022, coming from Napoli, Italy. He has played 69 official matches since then, during which he scored 5 goals and assisted 9 others.
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Trump’s lawyer argued that as a presidential candidate, he should be allowed to respond to criticism from his opponent, Democrat Joe Biden. However, the judge refuted this claim and criticized Trump’s assertions of bias in the jury pool based on political affiliation.
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Throughout the trial, Trump has used media attention to air grievances and amplify his message to supporters. His combative attitude towards the court proceedings sets a precedent for a former president facing legal scrutiny.
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