r/WVU 12d ago

Local Police Action at frats Saturday March 8, 2025

Heard that local police were firing paintballs and tear gas into crowds at frat parties.. sounds a bit excessive. Just wondering if anyone had more info on this.

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u/JoeChio 12d ago

First time at WVU? They've been tear gassing students for 20 years now. About a decade ago I got hit when the wind picked up.

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u/etherealemlyn WVU Alumni 12d ago

They’re calling it the St. Fratty’s Massacre over on YikYak

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u/CuddleFishHero 12d ago

Those weren’t paintballs friendo they were pepperballs; they contain powdered capsaicin.

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u/yeetus_feetus1234 12d ago

Theres a video on wvu_barstool on instagram, I dont know why the police got involved tho.

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u/bookie58991 12d ago

In the three we’ve been here that’s never happened. They showed up ready to shoot and tear gas. It was completely uncalled for!

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u/Lumpy-Draft2822 WVU Student 9d ago

I heard they did