Shooting Deaths at Virginia College
Jared Cohen's new book 'Life After Power' examines campus controversies at Thomas Jefferson's University of Virginia. Alexander Campbell pleaded guilty to the shooting deaths of two police officers at a Virginia college and was sentenced to life in prison.
Key Points
- Alexander Campbell pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and using a firearm during a felony
- Campbell lived illegally in the college's basement before the shooting
- Perpetrator sentenced to life in prison
Pros
- Justice served with guilty plea and life sentence for the perpetrator
- Avoided lengthy trial to spare victims' families from further pain
Cons
- Loss of two valuable police officers in the community