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crime-and-courts1 month ago•1 min saved

Judge rules UNC shooter Tailei Qi not guilty by reason of insanity

Tailei Qi, the former UNC graduate student who shot and killed his academic advisor Zijie Yan in August 2023, was found not guilty by reason of insanity on Friday. An Orange County judge accepted the testimony of two forensic psychiatrists who agreed that Qi suffered from untreated schizophrenia and did not understand the wrongfulness of his actions at the time of the shooting. Following the ruling, Qi was returned to involuntary commitment at Central Regional Hospital, where he will remain indefinitely under annual review. The case concluded roughly 37 months after the incident, which had shaken the university community and led to a memorial for Yan in 2025.

via WRAL|

#crime-and-courts #mental-health #orange-county

tragedy3 years ago•4 min saved

UNC Shooting Tragedy: Remembering the Victims and Examining the Response

Zijie Yan, an associate professor at the University of North Carolina, was remembered as a dedicated father and passionate colleague after being fatally shot on campus. Described as a creative force with a constant smile, Yan was known for his generosity and positive attitude. Colleagues praised his work ethic and commitment to mentoring students. The suspect, a graduate student at the school, has been charged with first-degree murder. The university held a candlelight vigil to mourn Yan's loss.

via NBC News|

#colleague-and-father #remembered #tragedy

crime3 years ago•5 min saved

"UNC Shooting Suspect's Online Complaints Preceded Tragic Attack"

Tailei Qi, a PhD student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting his academic adviser, Zijie Yan. Prior to the shooting, Qi had complained about Yan online, expressing grievances about his head of lab and bullies in the US. The motive for the shooting remains unclear. UNC Chancellor Kevin M Guskiewicz expressed condolences to Yan's family and colleagues, while the university community grapples with the tragedy.

via The Independent|

#crime #motive-unclear #social-media-complaints

crime3 years ago•4 min saved

Remembering UNC Professor Zijie Yan: A Tragic Loss in the Campus Shooting

Colleagues and students at the University of North Carolina (UNC) are mourning the loss of Dr. Zijie Yan, an associate professor who was shot and killed on campus. Hundreds of students attended a vigil to honor Yan, who was described as a "wonderful human being" and a dedicated mentor. Colleagues remembered him as a talented researcher and a positive presence in the academic community. The UNC women's soccer team plans to wear black wristbands in his honor. The university community laid flowers at the scene of the shooting, and classes were canceled for a day. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

via WTVD-TV|

#colleagues #crime #unc-shooting