A Year Removed From Shooting, UNC Continues Its Safety Response While Trial is Pending
Posted Aug 29, 2024
Wednesday marks a sobering anniversary for the UNC community as, one year ago, a faculty member was shot and killed within a research lab. The university will hold a recognition at the bell tower at 1:15 p.m., playing Hark the Sound to honor Zijie Yan’s legacy and memory. The incident and its immediate aftermath left the campus shaken.
(Chapelboro.com)
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