A shooting incident has resulted in the death of a faculty member, leading to the suspension of classes and operations at a University until Tuesday. The tragic incident has caused an immediate halt to all activities, in an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. The University has temporarily suspended all classes and operations, allowing time to investigate the incident and provide support to those affected. While details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, this preemptive action aims to provide a sense of security and allow for necessary measures to be taken..
Updated Aug. 28 at 3:15 p.m.: All classes and UNC events have been canceled for the rest of the day, according to an Alert Carolina message. Students and those on campus are advised to remain in place.
UNC Hospitals has not received any patients in relation to the situation, spokesperson Alan Wolf said.
Updated Aug. 28 at 2:35 p.m.: UNC Police posted a photo of a “person of interest” in the active situation on X.
Updated Aug. 28 at 2:25 p.m.: According to an Alert Carolina message, a suspect is still at large.
A lane of Interstate 40 has been closed. Some campus buildings are being evacuated, according to students.
Updated Aug. 28 at 2:03 p.m.: A suspect is being questioned in police custody but their handcuffs have been removed, according to ABC11’s live broadcast.
According to UNC Media Relations, the active situation is ongoing and the campus remains on lockdown.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools also issued a security alert that the district will be in “Secure Mode,” meaning building doors will be locked and no one can enter or exit schools until an all-clear is given from authorities. As of 2:15 p.m., Secure Mode remains in effect. Instruction is allowed to continue as normal. Today is the first day of the 2023-24 school year for CHCCS.
Updated Aug. 28 at 1:50 p.m.: An Alert Carolina message sent at 1:50 p.m. confirmed that the shelter in place order is still in effect.
Updated Aug. 28 at 1:35 p.m.: According to Orange County Fire and EMS radio, there was a report of at least one shot fired in Caudill Labs on South Road with at least one person wounded.
A suspect, a male in a gray shirt, is now in police custody. Students are sheltering in place as law enforcement officers and medical officials respond to the scene.
An Emergency Alert Carolina was sent to University members at 1:04 p.m. alerting campus of an “armed and dangerous person on or near campus.”
According to the email, UNC Police advises all students to go inside immediately, close windows and doors and to wait until further notice.
UNC Media Relations said they have no further information at this time.
This is a developing story, check back here for updates.
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Emmy Martin is the 2023-24 editor-in-chief of The Daily Tar Heel. She has previously served as the DTH’s city & state editor and summer managing editor. Emmy is a junior pursuing a double major in journalism and media and information science.
Classes and UNC events have been canceled for the day due to an armed and dangerous person situation on or near campus. UNC Hospitals has not received any patients related to the situation. A photo of a person of interest has been shared by UNC Police. A suspect is being questioned in police custody, but their handcuffs have been removed. The campus remains on lockdown, and a shelter in place order is still in effect. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools are also in secure mode. There was a report of at least one shot fired with at least one person wounded in Caudill Labs.
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