Reports: Judge Declares Accused UNC Campus Shooter Mentally Fit to Stand Trial in Murder Case
Tailei Qi is now competent to stand trial in Zijie Yan’s death, a judge ruled Wednesday. The defense plans to plead not guilty by insanity.
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UNC Marks 2 Years Since Zijie Yan’s Fatal Shooting With Memorial Bench Dedication and Lecture
UNC leaders and the applied physical sciences department held a memorial event Thursday for the two-year anniversary of Zijie Yan’s death.
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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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UNC Faculty Share Questions, Concerns About Campus Response to Shooting
At a UNC faculty council meeting, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz addressed the shooting that took place on campus in late August.
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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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UNC’s Community Grapples with Loss, Trauma from Monday’s Shooting through Vigils and Rally
The UNC community is sharing a wide range of emotions, ranging from grief to frustration over the fatal shooting of one of its faculty.
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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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