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From left to right: UPD Chief Michael Beckner presents the Chiefs Award for Courage to officers Tyrone Garrison, David Miller and Tyler Theard (not pictured) and sergeants Ronald Plaisance, Johnathan Edwards and William Smith for their actions in response to the May 19 shooting at the University Center.

UPD officers recognized for response to May 19 University Center shooting

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor July 11, 2022

Six University Police Department officers responded to the shooting at the University Center following Hammond High School’s graduation on the evening of May 19. The officers were recognized on campus...

4 injured in shooting incident at University Center

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter May 19, 2022

A shooting incident took place tonight at the SLU University Center during tonight's Hammond High School graduation ceremony. Four individuals were reported injured. University Police has taken one...

Officers with both the University and Hammond Police Departments block entrances to North Oak Park Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Park visitors were quickly evacuated after an altercation between non-students erupted into gunfire.

One injured, one in custody after shooting

Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2019

The campus community was alerted to an unfolding situation yesterday evening when reports of gunfire prompted a swift and heavy response from University and Hammond Police Departments. At approximately...

A graveyard marriage of glory and laziness

A graveyard marriage of glory and laziness

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor March 19, 2019

Every day without failure, I wake up in fear. Getting out of bed, going to class, talking and seeing my ex again all terrify me constantly. However, being killed or wounded in a shooting never scared...

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