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South Carolina State University in Orangeburg County is on lockdown after reports of gunshots at Hugine Suites; the university has canceled its Homecoming concert and is cooperating with law enforcement investigations.
Southern University in Baton Rouge and at least six other HBCUs received threats leading to campus lockdowns and cancellations, amid heightened security concerns and recent violence against college speakers, highlighting ongoing threats to historically Black colleges and their communities.
Multiple historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across several states are on lockdown following received threats, prompting heightened security measures amid ongoing investigations, with no injuries reported. The threats come amid a backdrop of past racially motivated incidents and recent violence at other campuses, leading to calls for increased security and vigilance.
False reports of active shooter threats at Villanova University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga caused panic and temporary lockdowns, but were later confirmed to be hoaxes with no injuries or threats.
An 18-year-old college wrestler, Josiah Kilman, was found strangled to death in his dorm room at Campbellsville University, leading to the arrest of 21-year-old student Charles Escalera on charges of murder and burglary. The motive for the killing is currently unclear, and Escalera was booked into the Taylor County Detention Center with a bond set at $2 million.
A Kentucky college wrestler, Josiah Kilman, was found strangled in his dorm room, leading to a campus-wide lockdown and the arrest of another wrestler, Charles Escalera, on murder charges. Escalera was found hiding in a barn and is now in custody without bail. The motive for the crime is still undetermined, and it is unclear whether the two students knew each other. The college community is devastated, and a GoFundMe has been organized to cover Kilman's burial expenses and transport his body home to Montana.
A Campbellsville University student was found dead in his dorm room, leading to the arrest of another student on a charge of murder. The deceased student, Josiah Malachi Kilman, 18, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at a hospital. The university was placed on lockdown, which was later lifted after the arrest. The cause of death is yet to be determined, and counselors are available for emotional support as the campus community grieves the loss.
Two individuals were found dead in a dorm room at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs campus, prompting a police investigation. The victims were identified as 26-year-old Celie Rain Montgomery and 24-year-old Samuel Knopp, and their deaths are being treated as homicides. The incident, which occurred in the Crestone House dorms, led to a temporary lockdown and shelter-in-place orders on campus. Authorities have ruled out murder-suicide and are actively pursuing investigative leads. Governor Jared Polis has offered state support, and counseling resources are being made available to those affected.
Two people were found shot dead in a dorm room at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, prompting a campus lockdown that has since been lifted. Authorities are treating the incident as a homicide and have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Classes at the university have been canceled for the rest of the day as the investigation into the shooting continues.
A shooting death at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs prompted a campus lockdown and cancellation of classes, with a shelter-in-place order in effect. While initially thought to be an active shooter situation, authorities later clarified that it was not, but continued the shelter-in-place order. A homicide investigation was subsequently announced, with one person reported dead.
A student at South Carolina State University was charged after the campus went on lockdown due to a report of shots fired in an academic building. The student, sophomore Rolando J. Ifill, was arrested and charged with carrying a firearm on school property. Another university, Claflin University, also went on lockdown after an SCSU student sought safety there. Campus police are investigating the incident with the assistance of the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division.
Defense attorneys argued in court that Tailei Qi, a graduate student at UNC Chapel Hill accused of a fatal shooting on campus, is mentally unfit to stand trial. Qi was charged with first-degree murder and having a gun on an educational property after the shooting of associate professor Zijie Yan. The judge has ordered a second mental evaluation to determine if the trial can proceed. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and the gun has not been found. Qi's next court appearance is scheduled for November 14.
The suspect in the fatal shooting of a faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) was identified within minutes of the incident through a 911 call. The caller provided the name of the suspect, Tailei Qi, and informed the police that he was armed and on campus. Qi, a graduate student, was later arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The UNC campus was immediately put on lockdown and alerted about the armed individual.
The editor of The Daily Tar Heel, the University of North Carolina's student newspaper, discusses the emotional front page they published featuring text messages sent during the recent shooting on campus. The messages ranged from expressions of fear and concern to updates on the situation. The editor explains that the decision to publish these messages was to create a historical record of the event and to capture the full experience and emotions felt by UNC students. The cover serves as a personal reflection for the campus community and a relatable message for others who have experienced similar situations.
A suspect has been arrested after a faculty member was killed in a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The university was placed on lockdown as police responded to the incident. Students and staff barricaded themselves for three hours until the lockdown was lifted. The suspect has been apprehended, but the weapon used in the shooting has not yet been recovered. All classes have been cancelled for the day, and the university will operate at a Condition 2 until further notice. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not released the suspect's name or filed formal charges.