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Masked driver arrested after waving rifle on UMD campus
Original: Masked driver on UMD campus arrested after waving video game rifle
Police arrested a masked driver on the University of Maryland campus after the person was seen waving what turned out to be a video game rifle. The weapon was an imitation used for gaming, but its realistic appearance prompted a law enforcement response. The arrest has drawn attention to how fake guns can trigger serious police incidents on campuses.
Why now: People are alarmed that a video game rifle caused a police arrest and raised campus safety fears
University of MarylandUMD campus police
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