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Shooting at UNC Charlotte

momtochloe — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:10:31 GMT

This is an active shooting and you can watch live coverage at WCNC. Unfortunately two students have passed and the shooter (another student) is in custody. Two more transported to local hospitals in critical condition.

I don't even know what to say anymore. May God have mercy on their souls and wrap His loving arms around their loved ones.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

cherry — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:13:10 GMT

I shudder when I read things like this. My daughter has to wear a bullet proof vest to work . She is a cop at a big 10 school.

God rest the souls of the victims and keep all safe

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

QueenDanceALot — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:14:43 GMT

Thank you for posting, @momtochloe

I am surprised that none of the major cable news networks are covering this.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

JaneMarple — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:15:15 GMT

How sad, I have no words.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

momtochloe — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:18:18 GMT

@QueenDanceALot wrote:
Thank you for posting, @momtochloe

I am surprised that none of the major cable news networks are covering this.

I have been waiting/watching for over 15 minutes and decided to post one of the local affiliates. I have no idea why they haven't at least broken in but my guess is they don't want to interfere with their lucrative evening line ups.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

NicksmomESQ — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:18:26 GMT

My heart hurts so badly.When are we going to wake up & stop giving crazy people guns?

We are the only civilized country that refuses to address the obvious!! How many deaths will it take before something is done?

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

deepwaterdotter — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:22:31 GMT

@QueenDanceALot wrote:
Thank you for posting, @momtochloe

I am surprised that none of the major cable news networks are covering this.

Events in Argentina appear to be taking priority.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

QueenDanceALot — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:24:08 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@QueenDanceALot wrote:
Thank you for posting, @momtochloe

I am surprised that none of the major cable news networks are covering this.

I have been waiting/watching for over 15 minutes and decided to post one of the local affiliates. I have no idea why they haven't at least broken in but my guess is they don't want to interfere with their lucrative evening line ups.

@momtochloe

Seems like they are all just rehashing.

But yeah, it's probably about the almighty buck. It ALWAYS is.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

JaneMarple — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:24:09 GMT

Apr 30, 2019

BREAKING: At least 2 dead in shooting at University of North Carolina, Charlotte

At least two people were killed and two suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting on the campus of University of North Carolina, Charlotte on Tuesday evening.

A suspect was reported to be in custody, and the campus remains on lockdown while officials sweep the buildings.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

cherry — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:25:16 GMT

You would think above all places a university would be safe

My daughters first day of work , decades ago ,she was called out on what proved to be a double homicide, played out right before her eyes

They just started wearing bullet proof vests back then, and before they left to answer the call , she and her partner both put them on. She has worn one ever since

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

QueenDanceALot — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:26:15 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@QueenDanceALot wrote:
Thank you for posting, @momtochloe

I am surprised that none of the major cable news networks are covering this.

Events in Argentina appear to be taking priority.

They've got plenty of national politics in there too.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

Maestra1 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:27:37 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@QueenDanceALot wrote:
Thank you for posting, @momtochloe

I am surprised that none of the major cable news networks are covering this.

Events in Argentina appear to be taking priority.

Venezuela, I think.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

QueenDanceALot — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:28:15 GMT

@cherry wrote:
You would think above all places a university would be safe

My daughters first day of work , decades ago ,she was called out on what proved to be a double homicide, played out right before her eyes

They just started wearing bullet proof vests back then, and before they left to answer the call , she and her partner both put them on. She has worn one ever since

If a place of worship isn't safe why would a university be?

If a grade school isn't safe why would a university be?

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

cherry — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:29:47 GMT

Because people are educated enough to understand the danger of guns. @QueenDanceALot

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

deepwaterdotter — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:30:11 GMT

@Maestra1 wrote:
@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@QueenDanceALot wrote:
Thank you for posting, @momtochloe

I am surprised that none of the major cable news networks are covering this.

Events in Argentina appear to be taking priority.
Venezuela, I think.

Yes, I was mistaken, it is Venezuela. Thanks for the info.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

suzyQ3 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:37:51 GMT

@cherry wrote:
Because people are educated enough to understand the danger of guns. @QueenDanceALot

@cherry, I am sitting on my hands instead of responding to your very sweet post. :-)

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

sidsmom — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:39:54 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@Maestra1 wrote:
@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@QueenDanceALot wrote:
Thank you for posting, @momtochloe

I am surprised that none of the major cable news networks are covering this.

Events in Argentina appear to be taking priority.
Venezuela, I think.
Yes, I was mistaken, it is Venezuela. Thanks for the info.

There’s craziness happening in Argentina, as well as Venezuela.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

Malcontent — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:41:27 GMT

Flashback April 16, 2007 Virginia Tech: South Korean born Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and wounded 17 others.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

QueenDanceALot — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:41:35 GMT

@cherry wrote:
Because people are educated enough to understand the danger of guns. @QueenDanceALot

Guess I don't consider those outside of universities to be uneducated about the dangers of guns.

Re: Shooting at UNC Charlotte

sidsmom — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:42:14 GMT

It’s not just major cable stations not carrying it...

apparently local North Carolina stations aren’t carrying it.