School shooting Coverage

Students, experts: UNC needs to get alerts out faster during on-campus emergencies

The University of North Carolina announced Monday the results of an online survey that was launched after a deadly on-campus shooting.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Wake school safety leader lists ongoing safety efforts, but mum on fatal stabbing

Kendrick Scott, the Wake County Public School System senior director of safety and security, spoke about school safety days after police a fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

Accused UNC shooter unfit to stand trial, court finds

Taileli Qi, a 34-year-old doctoral student at UNC-Chapel Hill, is accused of killing a UNC professor on campus in August.

Accused UNC shooter, mentally unfit for trial, speaks out in court

Taileli Qi, a 34-year-old doctoral student at UNC, is accused of killing his academic adviser on campus in August.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

UNC trustee calls for mandatory active shooter training

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill leaders and University Police are working on a full debrief report of the Aug. 28 campus shooting that left a professor dead.

Should active shooter training be mandatory at UNC?

UNC-Chapel Hill leaders and University Police are working on a full debrief report of the Aug. 28 campus shooting that left a professor dead.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

UNC leaders to discuss next steps to improve safety after campus shooting

UNC Chapel Hill leaders will be discussing ways to improve security Wednesday. At least one board of trustee member is pushing for active shooter response training for students, faculty and staff.

5 people, including 4 students, shot on campus of Morgan State University

The search for the suspect(s) in a shooting on the campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore continues Wednesday morning. Police said they were unable to locate a suspect after five people were shot last night.

Campus safety leaders, UNC Board of Trustees meeting Thursday after 2 lockdowns this semester

Campus safety leaders and the UNC Board of Trustees are meeting Thursday after two lockdowns this semester, including one deadly shooting.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Speaker Moore is getting students 'fired up' on campus

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

Editorial: 'A Modest Proposal' for UNC campuses safety

Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 -- Every UNC student must demonstrate they understand gun safety know how to use a firearm. In their freshman year they must take and pass the official Concealed Carry course. A mere eight hours of instruction. Students will be able to carry weapons to confront threats.

'Clearly not working': After UNC lockdowns, top NC lawmaker questions effectiveness of gun-free zones

After two gun-related lockdowns at UNC-Chapel Hill in the recent weeks, NC House Speaker Tim Moore is questioning whether the campus should remain a gun-free zone.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

UNC to launch online survey for feedback on school's response to deadly on-campus shooting

Nearly two weeks after the deadly shooting at UNC Chapel Hill, the university is asking what it can do to keep students and staff safe if another tragedy strikes.

UNC launching online survey to gather feedback after deadly shooting on campus

Nearly two weeks after the deadly shooting at UNC Chapel Hill, the university is asking what it can do to keep students and staff safe if another tragedy strikes. During a meeting Friday, University Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said UNC will be launching an online survey this coming week.

UNC students jumping from windows during active shooter lockdown: Security expert weighs in

During an active shooter lockdown, WRAL Investigates asked a security expert if it's safer to shelter in place or get out.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

Security experts weigh in on how to survive active shooter lockdown

Security experts weigh in on how to survive an active shooter lockdown. WRAL Investigates how quick decisions could save your life.

'Are you safe?': UNC student newspaper compiles text messages from shooting lockdown

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student newspaper went viral after compiling some of those powerful messages from students and parents on its front page.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter

UNC student recounts moment active shooter alert went out

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Muhsin Mahmud spoke with WRAL News+ anchor/producer about what he heard as an active shooter alert went out Monday on campus.

Vigils held to remember UNC professor shot and killed on campus

About 5,000 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students gathered Wednesday night at the Dean Smith Center to pay their respects to professor Zijie Yan.

Thousands of UNC students gather to mourn professor Zijie Yan

About 5,000 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students gathered Wednesday night at the Dean Smith Center to pay their respects to professor Zijie Yan.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Moment of silence, vigil to honor UNC professor shot and killed on campus

For a second day, classes are canceled at UNC. The campus is working through the trauma from the shooting that killed Professor Zijie Yan.

UNC students find ways to cope one day after on-campus shooting

For the students and staff on the University of North Carolina's Chapel Hill campus, those scary hours in lockdown will not be forgotten. In the aftermath, students are turning to each other for comfort.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

UNC faculty member dead after campus shooting; one person taken into custody

The campus was locked down for over three hours Monday while officers searched for the shooter. WRAL had full-team coverage.

Only clear bags allowed at athletic events at Millbrook Magnet High School

Millbrook Magnet High School in Raleigh is instating a new no bag/clear bag policy for athletic events.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Argument leads to shooting at Charlotte high school

WCNC Charlotte reports an argument Tuesday led to a shooting on the campus of Julius Chambers High School Tuesday

WCNC Charlotte