UNC police are investigating after a UNC Nursing student was found dead in her car on Thursday evening at the Friday Center Park and Ride lot off NC 54. The victim’s identity is being reported as Olutoyosi Layeni Fatolu.

UNC’s Department of Public Safety is working together with the State Bureau of Investigations. DPS officials say they don’t believe there is any threat to the campus or community, but they’re asking people who have information to call in. You can reach UNC Public Safety at 919-966-2120, or Crime Stoppers at 919-942-7515 or 919-226-CRIME.

The full statement from UNC is below:

The UNC Department of Public Safety is investigating the death of a UNC Nursing student found in her car Thursday evening, October 30.  The body was discovered in her vehicle, which was parked at the Center Park & Ride Lot off NC 54, two miles east of the main campus.  UNC Police investigators and the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) are cooperating on the investigation.  At this stage of the investigation, there is not believed to be any threat to the campus or surrounding community.  The investigation is ongoing, and additional information will be released as appropriate.
 
Anyone wishing to provide information about this or any other investigation, may call the UNC Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division at 919-966-2120 or Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC Crime Stoppers at 919-942-7515 / 919-226-CRIME.

Related Stories
‹
UNC Launches Mobile App for Campus Safety
Students and faculty have in the past complained about Alert Carolina and the timeliness of the alerts it sends to students, faculty and staff. The university and the Department of Public Safety have been working all summer to change that. Earlier this summer, they unveiled the “one button” system that automates these alerts, by the […]
Another "ALERT" Operation Nets 27 Alcohol/Drug Arrests
Chapel Hill Police continued to push its message of zero tolerance over the weekend, handing out 27 citations for drug- and alcohol-related incidents.
UNC Sophomore Charged After Report Of Sexual Assault, Erratic Nudity
A call to police Friday reporting a sexual assault at a UNC dorm ended in the arrest of a student who was found naked on the floor in his residence hall.
Knife Wielder Committed To UNC Hospitals
Chapel Hill resident and 31-year-old UNC graduate, Jesse Alan Kister was committed in UNC Department of Public Safety’s custody on Sunday.
UNC Emergency Siren Test Postponed
The emergency siren and text message test on UNC’s campus is being postponed due to the threat of inclement weather.
'Go Heels, Through and Through': UNC Football Speaks at the 2026 ACC Kickoff
Members of the UNC football team spoke to the media at the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte Friday. Head coach Bill Belichick, receiver Jordan Shipp, offensive lineman Christo Kelly and defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude addressed several topics, including the upcoming season and last year’s difficult campaign. Below are highlights from Friday’s media session: Melkart Abou-Jaoude […]
Raul Reis Announces Departure From Dean Position at UNC Hussman
Raul Reis, who has served as the dean of UNC’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media since 2022, announced Friday he will step down from the role.
Chansky's Notebook: The Cost of Business
Carolina has released its salary structure for the 2026-27 men’s basketball season, and right now it has to be a game of wait and see. Mike Malone is making $7.5 million in his first college head coaching season and his new top assistant Chuck Martin is making $500,000. Here is where it gets interesting. The […]
On Air Today: Promoting Wellness During and After Cancer Treatment, with 'Get Real and Heel'
UNC's Get Real and Heel program is hosting a Wellness Exchange August 15 to mark its 20th anniversary and promote cancer recovery.
'Joy Through Struggle': UNC Gymnastics Head Coach Danna Durante Looks Forward to 2027
UNC gymnastics coach Danna Durante shared her optimism and excitement for her program's 2027 season with 97.9 The Hill's Aaron Keck.
›