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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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“Unfounded” Threats to Pittsburgh Synagogue Raises Security in the Area

Isabella Timpano
November 30, 2023

An "unfounded" threat to a Pittsburgh synagogue has security raised in the surrounding area. The Pittsburgh police do not believe the threat is credible at this time and have not released the name of the synagogue for safety reasons. The threats came a month after the 5th...

Rainbow Bridge Explosion Leaves Two Dead

Rainbow Bridge Explosion Leaves Two Dead

Finn Lyons
November 27, 2023

On Wednesday, November 22, a car exploded on the Rainbow Bridge that connects Niagara Falls, New York to Canada. The driver and the passenger of the car were the only two casualties in the explosion, however, a border worker was also injured in the explosion. There was a lot...

6 Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70

6 Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70

Isabella Timpano
November 16, 2023

At 8:52 am on Tuesday, November 14th, a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 killed 6 and left 18 injured. The crash involved a charter bus, a tractor-trailer, another commercial vehicle, and two passenger vehicles traveling west on I-70 in Licking County, Ohio. 3 of the vehicles caught...

18-year-old killed after crash in Avalon

18-year-old killed after crash in Avalon

Payton Hostetler
November 3, 2023

At 5:30 p.m. on October 30th, a two-car collision in Avalon left one man dead and three others injured. After a notification from County 911, Allegheny County Police quickly responded. The initial investigation revealed that the crash occurred when the vehicle, driven by an...

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SWAT Incident Developing in Pittsburgh, PA

Isabella Timpano
November 3, 2023

Pittsburgh Public Safety has said that a SWAT presence formed within the neighborhood of South Oakland on October 30th. The situation has developed on the 3700 block of Child's Street. Authorities have reported that the suspect is a barricaded man who is possibly armed with...

Maine Shooting: 18 Dead And Suspect Still At Large

Maine Shooting: 18 Dead And Suspect Still At Large

Amere Keasley
October 26, 2023

On the evening of October 25th, Robert Card, a former Army reservist, opened fire at a restaurant and bowling alley, killing 18 and injuring 13 in Lewiston, Maine. Several people were injured due to a stampede that happened following the gunshots. A manhunt is underway for...

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Police Blotter: 10/10/2023 – 10/16/2023

Evelyn Luthringer
October 20, 2023

10/10/2023 Fire Alarm – Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Nicholson Student Center. The officers responded and found the cause to be unknown. RMU Maintenance was notified. The Moon Fire Department was canceled. The panel was...

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Police Blotter: 10/03/2023-10/09/2023

Evelyn Luthringer
October 13, 2023

10/03/2023 Fire Alarm – Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Hamilton Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be students cooking. RMU Maintenance was notified. The Moon Fire Department was canceled. The panel was reset....

Mass Shooting near Indiana University of Pennsylvania Leaves 1 Dead and 8 Wounded

Mitchell McIntosh
October 11, 2023

A mass shooting at a private party five minutes away from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus has left 1 person dead and 8 others injured. The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning at the Chevy Chase Community Center. Pennsylvania State Police say there...

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Fight Among Teens Turns into Gunshots

Taylor Roberts
October 10, 2023

A teenage boy is recovering from a gunshot to the leg following a fight in the streets of Ross Township early Tuesday morning. Ross Township police responded to a call of five teenage boys fighting on Sixth Street in the Laurel Gardens neighborhood just after midnight. The...