NYPD Arrests Multiple at Columbia University Protests
56th Anniversary of Violent Student Occupation
Last night, the New York Police Department (NYPD) responded to multiple 911 calls from Columbia University, where a protest had erupted at a school building. Exactly 56 years prior, on this same day in 1968, a student occupation at Columbia University was forcibly ended by the NYPD.
Police Breached Campus
In response to the latest protest, dozens of NYPD officers clad in riot gear entered the Columbia University campus, breaching the Hamilton Hall building. The officers' entry sparked the arrest of multiple individuals.
Student Arrests
According to reports, over 100 students were arrested after Columbia University officials requested NYPD assistance to quell the protest. The reasons for the arrests remain unclear at this time.
Ongoing Investigation
The NYPD is currently investigating the incident, including the cause of the protest and the circumstances surrounding the arrests. No further details have been released at this time.
Historical Context
The incident holds a poignant historical significance, occurring on the 56th anniversary of the violent police action that ended the 1968 Columbia University student occupation. That event sparked widespread protests against the Vietnam War and police brutality.
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