The university sent an Alert Carolina message to the campus community shortly after 1 p.m. Monday. Students, faculty, and staff sheltered in place inside classrooms, libraries, labs, and dorms, turning out lights and barricading doors as police searched for the shooter. (File photo: Clayton Henkel)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill experienced a tragic shooting incident on August 28, 2023. According to reports by Sara Smart and Steve Almasy from CNN, a faculty member was killed in the shooting, leading to a campus-wide lockdown as law enforcement sought the suspect. The shooting occurred in the school’s Caudill Laboratories, and a suspect was apprehended by police shortly after. The faculty member’s identity and the motive behind the shooting remain unknown.
Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz addressed the incident, expressing the community’s shock and the need to rebuild trust and safety. The campus issued alerts urging students to shelter in place during the incident, eventually declaring an “all clear” later in the afternoon. Consequently, classes and campus activities for the following days were canceled.
With the fall semester in its second week, the University of North Carolina has over 32,000 students, 4,000 faculty members, and 9,000 staff. The shooting has caused profound sorrow and concern within the campus community, emphasizing the importance of safety and support in educational environments. Law enforcement continues to investigate the incident, aiming to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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