A Year Removed From Shooting, UNC Continues Its Safety Response While Trial is Pending
Wednesday marks a sobering anniversary for the UNC community as, one year ago, professor Zijie Yan was shot and killed within a research lab.
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Campus Security, Chancellor Change, and Free Speech Clashes Define UNC’s Academic Year
The UNC campus community experienced upheaval during the 2023-24 academic year, including leadership changes, a fatal shooting and protests.
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Suspect in Professor’s Shooting at North Carolina University Bought Gun, Went to Range, Warrants Say
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A University of North Carolina graduate student charged with...
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Top Stories of 2023: UNC Campus Locks Down, Rallies Together After Gun Violence
One week into the new academic year, a shooting and subsequent lockdown on UNC’s campus changed the tenor of the rest of the fall semester.
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Court: Suspect in UNC Professor’s Shooting Declared Mentally Unfit to Proceed
After evaluations, court officials declared Tailei Qi — the suspect in the fatal shooting of a UNC...
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Defense: UNC Murder Suspect Not Mentally Fit to Proceed, Wants New Representation
In court on Tuesday, Tailei Qi spoke directly to the judge about a recent mental health evaluation and his wish to change representation.
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911 Call to UNC Police About Shooting: ‘I Know Exactly Who It Is’
Editor’s Note: This story contains details that some readers may consider graphic or disturbing....
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Local D.A. Shares Timeline, Decision to Not Seek Death Penalty in UNC Murder Case
While those following the killing of a UNC faculty member on Monday are likely months away from learning the fate of police’s suspect, Tailei Qi, one early detail on how Qi will be prosecuted has already been clarified.
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Slain UNC Faculty Member, Grad Student Suspect Named By Investigators; Motive Still Sought
After using Monday afternoon and evening to reportedly gather evidence, finalize its charges, and...
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