UNC faculty member killed in campus building shooting
Shooting at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Leaves Faculty Member Dead
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—In a tragic incident that shook the campus community, a faculty member was shot and killed in a science building at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday. The incident prompted a lockdown as authorities searched for the suspect.
After over three hours, the police arrested the suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed yet. Charges are pending against the suspect.
The university officials have refrained from identifying the victim and have stated that it is too early to determine the motive behind the shooting.
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Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz expressed his devastation over the loss and the impact it has on the trust and safety within the campus community.
The incident unfolded when emergency sirens blared just minutes after a 911 call reported gunfire at the laboratory. Students and faculty took shelter in dorm rooms, offices, and classrooms until the lockdown was lifted.
No other injuries were reported.
Witnesses described the tense atmosphere as students and faculty sought refuge. Adrian Lanier, a sophomore computer science major, shared how they huddled against a wall in a gym, trying to stay away from doors and windows.
Oliver Katz, an exchange student from Copenhagen Business School, recounted how some students crowded into gym locker rooms, while others found solace in corners and on the floor.
During a news conference, Chancellor Guskiewicz apologized to students who were feeling uncertain about their safety and assured them that measures were being taken to address the situation.
UNC Police Chief Brian James stated that it is unclear if the suspect had any connection to the victim and mentioned that the weapon used in the shooting has not been found.
Throughout the lockdown, the university sent multiple alerts urging the campus community to remain sheltered in place.
It took some time to lift the lockdown after the suspect’s arrest as authorities ensured they had the right person in custody. The police also responded to calls about potential victims and gunshots in other areas of the campus.
The building where the shooting occurred is located near the iconic Bell Tower and a campus store.
The incident has deeply affected the university, which had just begun its classes a week ago.
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