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Police unknowingly directed UNLV shooter out of building upon arriving, mistook him for bystander: video
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Officers who responding to the UNLV shooting earlier this month unknowingly directed the gunman out through the exit, body cam footage shows.
The shooter, later identified as 67-year-old Anthony Polito, appears for only a few moments, wearing a long black trench coat. There’s no indication he’s the shooter. One of his hands was visible at his side, and there was no indication he had a gun. Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more.
Clark County Undersheriff Andrew Walsh told The Associated Press on Thursday that it is apparent the two officers did not know they encountered the gunman inside the building.
"They don't have a description of the shooter at the time, and they know there are other police resources on the first floor," he said.