An NYPD officer reportedly fired a gun inside Hamilton Hall on the Columbia University campus, while police were working to remove anti-Israel protesters from the building. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office confirmed the incident, stating that no one was injured and no students were in the immediate vicinity. The incident is under review by the DA’s office, with no further details available. Bodycam footage was released showing officers breaching the building to remove the protesters who had barricaded themselves inside for over 20 hours.
The protesters at Hamilton Hall were mostly outside agitators, not students at the university, according to NYPD Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard. The university officially requested assistance from the NYPD to remove the protesters, leading to the raid on the building. Over 100 protesters were taken into custody during the crackdown, part of over 2,000 arrests at pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the US. Several universities in the city have requested NYPD presence on campus through the middle of May, indicating ongoing tensions and protests.
The NYPD response to the anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University included a raid on Hamilton Hall, where officers breached the building wearing riot gear. The use of a gun by an officer resulted in no injuries, with only other officers in the vicinity at the time. The incident is being reviewed by the Manhattan DA’s office, with no additional information available. The protesters were removed from the building and taken into custody, as the university requested NYPD assistance to prevent further disruptions.
The standoff between the NYPD and anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University highlighted tensions on campus, with over 100 protesters arrested and removed from Hamilton Hall. The majority of the protesters were not students at the university, but outside agitators. Several universities in the city have requested NYPD presence on campus amid ongoing protests, reflecting a broader trend of demonstrations in support of Palestine. The incident at Columbia University underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in responding to protests on college campuses.
The use of a gun by an NYPD officer during the raid on Hamilton Hall has raised concerns and prompted a review by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. The incident occurred as police were removing anti-Israel protesters who had barricaded themselves inside the building. Bodycam footage showed officers breaching the building to remove the protesters, who were taken into custody. The incident is part of a larger trend of pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the US, leading to over 2,000 arrests.
The response to the anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University involved a raid on Hamilton Hall by the NYPD, resulting in the removal of over 100 protesters. The university requested assistance from law enforcement to address the situation, as tensions mounted on campus. The use of a gun by an officer during the raid raised concerns but did not result in any injuries. The incident is under review by the Manhattan DA’s office, with ongoing tensions and protests continuing at universities in the city.
