Thursday 26 / December / 2024
Fort Lauderdale: At least two people were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting on the campus of the University of North Carolina (UNC Charlotte)
Two of the injured are being treated for "life-threatening injuries and two more people have non-life threatening injuries," according to Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Service Agency
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department stated on Twitter that “SWAT has taken one suspect into custody without incident.”
They added that the suspect was a 22-year-old named Trystan Andrew Terrell.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said, “This is a tragic day for Charlotte and this great university. We mourn the lives lost and we will all be here to support each other. I commend the first responders for their quick action and am grateful that the campus is now secure.”
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles also stated, “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.”
The FBI confirmed they were assisting local law enforcement at UNC Charlotte after the shooting.
“The FBI is prepared to provide any resource needed as the investigation continues to determine exactly what led to this tragic loss of life in our community.”
