UNCC cancels free concert after fatal campus shooting—UPDATED
UPDATE: APRIL 30, 2019, 9:02 P.M. EST
This evening, a shooting at University of North Carolina Charlotte left two people dead, according to Charlotte news outlet The Fox. Additionally, four others are currently sustaining injuries from the UNCC attack. Two of those people’s injuries are life-threatening.
Following the incident, UNCC canceled the free Waka Flocka concert on campus. Now, approximately two hours after the announcement, Waka Flocka took to Twitter to share he was safe and nowhere near campus.
Nowhere around https://t.co/esuPr6T5Gh
— Waka Flocka (WakaFlocka.eth) (@WakaFlocka) April 30, 2019
I’m safe y’all
— Waka Flocka (WakaFlocka.eth) (@WakaFlocka) April 30, 2019
He also took to Instagram to share he was not on campus.
“I pray all my fans are safe and ok! It sure what’s going on, I just landed in Charlotte to terry news! I will not be able to perform or even make it to the venue…please to all my supporters and followers, be safe!”
ORIGINAL STORY: APRIL 30, 2019, 7:55 P.M. EST
This evening, a shooting at University of North Carolina Charlotte left two people dead, according to Charlotte news outlet The Fox. Additionally, four others are currently sustaining injuries from the UNCC attack. Two of those people’s injuries are life-threatening.
The shooting has resulted in the cancellation of a free Waka Flocka concert on campus.
Several campus events had been scheduled for tonight, incl. free Waka Flocka Flame concert.
He hasn’t posted on social media yet abt the campus shooting.
No idea if he was/is on campus.
Mentioning as observation,not as direct connection or correlation.#UNCC #unccharlotte pic.twitter.com/wKMU09xLSf
— Morgan Fogarty (@MorganFogarty) April 30, 2019
Earlier this evening, one student spoke with WSOC-TV over the phone, stating he had been heading to the concert when he heard there were reports of an active shooter on campus.
“It was terrifying — did not expect it in the least,” the student says.
Another student reported on Twitter that the gunman opened fire while students were giving their final presentations.
The shooter at UNCC didn’t say anything. He just started shooting during our final presentations and we all ran out. I’m praying for everyone that got hit and UNC Charlotte as a whole. #CharlotteStrong
— Tristan Field (@TristanField1) April 30, 2019
Now, the suspect, 22-year-old Trystan Andrew Terrell, is in police custody. According to Heavy, Terrell was a student at UNCC studying history before he dropped out this semester.
As of 7:45 p.m., the the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police report that they don’t believe anyone else is believed to be involved at this time.
⚠️Scene secure. One in custody. No reason to believe anyone else involved.
CMPD and UNCC going room by room on campus to identify any students, faculty or others who may be sheltering in place.⚠️
— CMPD News (@CMPD) April 30, 2019
The UNCC campus remains on lockdown. Additionally, CMPD has told students to meet at 8600 University City Boulevard to be reunited with their families.
⚠️ALERT: UNC Charlotte Students and families, please head to 8600 University City Boulevard. We are sending all students there to be reunified with their families.⚠️
— CMPD News (@CMPD) April 30, 2019
The shooting was first documented at around 5:45 p.m. local time. The shooting is believed to have occurred inside Kennedy Hall, according to FOX 46 reporter Lauren Dugan. According to students, the shooting occurred on the last day of classes.
Shooting happened inside Kennedy Hall at UNCC college campus. Parent meeting place to reunite with students: 8600 University Blvd https://t.co/LgPgar32Bw
— Lauren Dugan (@DuganFOX46) April 30, 2019
Alert! Please be aware. https://t.co/GAR0BvUzGG
— CMPD News (@CMPD) April 30, 2019
This is a developing story.