UNC Watch Party Disrupted by Racial Slurs; Suspect in Custody at Greenlaw Hall
Police say a man unaffiliated with UNC entered Greenlaw Hall during a Love Island watch party, yelled racial slurs at several Black students, and appeared to wield a lighter and aerosol can; he was taken into custody after a 17-minute response and hospitalized for mental distress. The university says charges will include disorderly conduct, vandalism, and aggravated assault, with the Orange County DA to decide on hate-crime charges. Student organizations are calling for clearer safety protocols and questions about how the suspect gained entry to the building.