Two people have been killed and four others wounded, three critically, after a shooting incident at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, officials said.
Police have named the suspect as 22-year-old Trystan Andrew Terrell.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spokeswoman Sandy D’Elosua said the individual who was arrested is believed to have acted alone.
Charlotte’s mayor, Vi Lyles, said on Twitter: “We are in shock to learn of an active shooter situation on the campus of UNC Charlotte. 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.”
We are in shock to learn of an active shooter situation on the campus of UNC Charlotte. 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.
— Mayor Vi Lyles (@CLTMayor) April 30, 2019
The local TV station, WBTV, reported that the gunfire began at about 5.45pm near the university’s Kennedy Hall administrative building.
Three of the wounded victims sustained critical injuries.
The incident occurred on the last day of classes for the academic year. Final exams were originally scheduled for next week but they have now been cancelled.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte enrols more than 26,500 students and employs 3,000 faculty and staff.
The Governor of North Carolina, 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.
“I want this university and city to know that this state will be there for them…we will be available for mental health services, whatever this university needs… for many people here, this will be the worst day of their lives. students should not have to fear for their lives on campuses… I know this violence has to stop”.
.@NC_Governor : “I want this university and city to know that this state will be there for them…we will be available for mental health services, whatever this university needs… for many people here, this will be the worst day of their lives.” @WFMY pic.twitter.com/4Z7ebnc9NF
— Alma McCarty (@AlmaJMcCarty) May 1, 2019
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