School shooting Coverage

Parents' conviction in Michigan school shooting could have implications in NC

A Michigan judge sentenced the parents of a school shooting to at least 10 years in prison. Will the ruling impact active-shooter cases in North Carolina?

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Assistant principal ignored warnings that 6-year-old boy had gun before he shot teacher, report says

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school showed a “shocking” lack of response to multiple warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun in the hours before he shot his teacher, according to a grand jury report released Wednesday.

By BEN FINLEY and DENISE LAVOIE, Associated Press

Michigan school shooter's parents sentenced to 10 years in prison for not stopping a 'runaway train'

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The first parents convicted in a U.S. mass school shooting were sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday as a Michigan judge lamented missed opportunities that could have prevented their teenage son from possessing a gun and killing four students in 2021.

By ED WHITE, Associated Press

Person shot inside NC Central residence hall, lockdown lifted

One person was shot at North Carolina Central University Tuesday night. The shooting sent the campus into lockdown, which has been lifted.

Student shot at NC Central dorm, suspects identified, university says

One student told WRAL News that the shooter and victim were both students, but police have not confirmed that information.

Monica Casey, WRAL reporter

After UNC shooting, universities see uptick in safety training

WRAL Investigates found requests for voluntary active shooter training at have seen a dramatic increase.

After UNC shooting, local universities see uptick in active shooter training participation

WRAL Investigates found requests for voluntary active shooter training at have seen a dramatic increase.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL investigative reporter

Retired N.C. judge: Crumbley verdict will impact future prosecution in North Carolina

Jennifer Crumbley was convicted of involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday in connection to a school shooting her son committed in 2021. The verdict could have lasting impacts on future school shooting cases, including in North Carolina, according to a retured NC Superior Court Judge.

Mom of accused Michigan shooter testifies in her own defense

Jennifer Crumbley testified in her own defense that, back in 2021, she had no idea her then-15-year-old son Ethan was struggling with his mental health and planning a murderous rampage at Oxford High School.

Court docs reveal UNC Chapel Hill shooting suspect purchased gun, went to shooting range & listed victim as emergency contact

The U.S. District Court released documents Thursday that provide new details about Tailei Qi, the suspect in the murder of UNC Chapel Hill Professor Zijie Yan.

WRAL staff

Police discuss shooting at Iowa high school

Police in Perry, Iowa, hold a news conference Thursday hours after the announcement that a high school shooting suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Authorities respond to school shooting in Perry, Iowa

Multiple law enforcement and other emergency vehicles have responded to the scene of a reported school shooting Thursday morning in Perry, Iowa.

School shooting threat written on bathroom wall at Apex Friendship High, all students safe

"I have a gun leave before 9:30," the threat said. "I need help."

WRAL staff

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