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UNC Shooting Suspect Deemed Unfit for Trial, Sent to Mental Health Facility

Tailei Qi, the suspect charged with the murder of UNC associate professor Zijie Yan, has been found unfit to stand trial due to severe mental illness. Qi will be committed to Central Regional Hospital for mental health treatment, with the possibility of resuming court proceedings if his condition improves. Two separate evaluations determined that Qi likely suffers from schizophrenia and is incapable of understanding the nature of the proceedings against him. The average time to resolve a homicide case in Orange County is between 1.5 and 2.5 years.

via The Daily Tar Heel|

#crime #homicide #mental-illness

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"UNC Shooting Suspect's Online Complaints Preceded Tragic Attack"

Tailei Qi, a PhD student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting his academic adviser, Zijie Yan. Prior to the shooting, Qi had complained about Yan online, expressing grievances about his head of lab and bullies in the US. The motive for the shooting remains unclear. UNC Chancellor Kevin M Guskiewicz expressed condolences to Yan's family and colleagues, while the university community grapples with the tragedy.

via The Independent|

#crime #motive-unclear #social-media-complaints

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"UNC Shooting: Motive Unknown as Faculty Member Fatally Shot on Campus"

Tailei Qi, the suspect charged with the murder of a faculty member on the University of North Carolina (UNC) campus, had previously expressed grievances on social media about his work, his head of lab, and what he described as "bullies" in the US. In his tweets, he mentioned his frustration with his workload, his interactions with "girls and tattletales," and his belief that people were trying to control him through taletelling. The Twitter account believed to belong to Qi also revealed his interest in research and a desire to make new friends.

via The Independent|

#crime #murder #social-media