Reportedly, a gunman kills two people and wounds four at University North Carolina’s Charlotte campus.
According to campus Police Chief Jeff Baker, his dispatch office received the call about the incident. someone told him that an individual armed with a pistol shot several students. Afterwards, police officers went there, disarmed the gunman and took him to custody.
Late Tuesday, the shooter identified as Trystan Andrew Terrell aged 22 during custody. The charges on him are pending and no information other than this revealed yet.
Also, the reason behind his doing is unknown. Whether the assailant knew any victim or not is also uncertain. Thus, there is no explanation of the gunfire by the mugger.
Three hours after the shooting, all the buildings searched and secured. Afterwards, students living on campus returned to their dormitory halls. With effect to the shooting, final university exams would be postponed through Sunday.
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Not just that, an outdoor concert of Rap artist Waka Flocka Flame scheduled for Tuesday at campus football stadium cancelled.
A spokeswoman for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Sandy D’Elousa is leading the investigation. She said that the suspect in custody attacked alone.
A special FBI agent, John Strong said, “The FBI is prepared to provide any resource as the investigation continues to determine exactly what led to this tragic loss of life in our community.”
Additionally, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles tweeted about this attack on Twitter.
We are in shock to learn of an active shooter situation on the campus of UNC Charlotte. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives, those injured, the entire UNCC community and the courageous first responders who sprang into action to help others.
— Mayor of Charlotte (@CLTMayor) April 30, 2019
Susan Harden professor of education on campus expressed disbelief at the gun violence. He also serves on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners.
University also posted on Twitter about this shooting.
NinerAlert: Shots reported near kennedy. Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately. Monitor email and https://t.co/LxOefV3rbf
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) April 30, 2019
NinerAlert: Campus remains on lockdown, exams canceled through Sunday. Check email for more information
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) May 1, 2019
According to the University website, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte enrols more than 26,500 students and employs 3000 faculty.
