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crime2 years ago

UNC Graduate Student Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Faculty Member

Tailei Qi, a second-year PhD student at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his academic advisor, Zijie Yan. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Qi, who appeared in court with an interpreter, is being held without bond and his next hearing is scheduled for September 18. The shooting prompted a campus-wide lockdown, and footage showed students and faculty members jumping from windows or barricading themselves in classrooms. The university's chancellor expressed condolences to the victim's family and emphasized the need to address the loss of trust and safety within the campus community.

via The Independent|
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crime2 years ago

UNC-Chapel Hill Shooting: Victim Identified, Suspect Charged

Tailei Qi, a graduate student at UNC-Chapel Hill, has been charged with first-degree murder in the on-campus shooting of Zijie Yan, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences. Yan, who served as Qi's academic advisor, was shot in the Caudill Labs building, prompting a campus-wide shutdown and manhunt. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear what the motive for the shooting was. Qi had expressed frustration on social media about his work, colleagues, and principal investigator, but it is not confirmed if Yan was the subject of these posts.

via NC Newsline|
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crime2 years ago

Tragic Shooting at UNC Leaves Faculty Member Dead

A faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was fatally shot on campus by an alleged graduate student, who was later arrested. The victim's identity has not been released, and the motive for the shooting remains unknown. The campus was placed on lockdown as police searched for the weapon and ensured the area's safety. Classes have been canceled, and the university is working to rebuild trust and safety within the community.

via Inside Higher Ed|
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crime2 years ago

Campus Shooting Claims UNC-Chapel Hill Faculty Member's Life

A graduate student, Tailei Qi, allegedly shot and killed a faculty member at UNC-Chapel Hill, leading to a campus lockdown. The motive is still unknown, but Qi's Twitter posts expressed frustration and conflicts with other students and his principal investigator. The university canceled classes and events, and students barricaded themselves in classrooms while police searched for the shooter. This incident adds to the growing number of fatal shootings on college campuses.

via NC Newsline|
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crime2 years ago

Campus Shooting Tragedy Strikes UNC and NC A&T, Prompting Increased Safety Measures

A faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was fatally shot in a laboratory, prompting a campus lockdown as students sought shelter. The police arrested a suspect about 90 minutes after receiving a 911 call reporting the shooting. The identity of the victim has not been released, and the motive and weapon used in the shooting are still under investigation. The university canceled classes for two days following the incident.

via The New York Times|
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