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The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Two students filed a federal court case alleging improper arrest during a December 2017 incident at Garage Door Saloon. The case was dismissed Thursday.

Lawsuit dismissed against former police officer Michael Rosfeld, Garage Door

By Jon Moss, Senior Staff Writer • December 9, 2018
A federal court case alleging an improper arrest of Pitt students at a local bar in December 2017 was dismissed Thursday.
Telmar Palmer was charged Sept. 1 with invasion of privacy and attempted indecent assault.

Michael Rosfeld charged with homicide in Antwon Rose killing

By Christian Snyder | Editor-in-chief • June 27, 2018

Michael Rosfeld, the 30-year-old East Pittsburgh police officer from Penn Hills who fatally shot 17-year-old Antwon Rose on June 19, has been charged with one count of criminal homicide, according to court...

Protestors at a June protest raise their fists, chant and lead the crowd with a banner that reads, "Fire Killer Cops.” The banner referenced the death of 17-year-old Antwon Rose, after he was fatally shot by East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld on June 19. (Photo by Anne Amundson | Staff Photographer)

Editorial: Patience required in Antwon Rose case

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 26, 2018

Antwon Rose, a 17-year-old black Woodland Hills student, was shot by a white East Pittsburgh police officer, Michael Rosfeld, on the evening of June 26. Since then, coverage of ensuing protests has been...

TPN File photo.

Officer involved in fatal shooting was former Pitt police officer

By Christian Snyder | Editor-in-chief • June 21, 2018

This story was first posted at 6:48 p.m. The Allegheny County Police Department confirmed the identity of the officer involved in the Tuesday night fatal shooting of Antwon Rose, a 17-year-old Woodland...

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