Students at UNCC posted videos and photos from the scene on campus as the tragic shooting unfolded at UNC-Charlotte.
Still on lockdown. People reaching out to their loved ones. Never thought I’d have to do the same. #unccpic.twitter.com/r2xgcA3Xs7
Fer (@FeerNav) April 30,2019
Students took to social media to share terrifying photos and videos as news spread of the mass shooting at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte campus. In addition, news stations shared pictures from the scene. You can see them throughout this article, but be aware that they are disturbing because of the extremely troubling nature of what unfolded.
NOW: we’re on campus police telling students to freeze and out hands up. Police then ran towards the woods with guns drawn. pic.twitter.com/tVrbIXyvdO
Drew Bollea (@Drew_WCCB) April 30,2019
One video showed students reaching out to their loved ones. Photos showed students on lockdown. “I’ve been trying to put my thoughts into words but it seems impossible. If we had stricter gun control, my fellow classmates would be alive right now. All my love goes towards the victim’s families and to all those present #uncc #UNCCStrong,” wrote one woman on Twitter.
I’m okay. We’re on lockdown. #unccpic.twitter.com/YVNY1iXHJH
Fer (@FeerNav) April 30,2019
Photos and videos also circulated of the accused shooter, Trystan Terrell. “I shouldn’t have to check up on my friends at #UNCC to see if they fell victim to a school shooter, this whole situation is so f*cked up! Sending a lot of electronic hugs over to Charlotte right now, plz stay safe,” wrote another woman on Twitter.
Who is Trystan Terrell? The UNCC shooting suspecthttps://t.co/b2kC8CBQucpic.twitter.com/O83qPOboco
NBC Charlotte (@wcnc) April 30,2019
A very disturbing video showed the suspect grinning.
Chilling perp walk of #UNCC shooting suspect, grinning after apparently murdering two fellow students, injuring others. pic.twitter.com/BXCzytTvOq
Caleb Howe (@CalebHowe) May 1,2019
Here’s another photo:
BREAKING: this is a shot of the suspected UNCC student. He shouted to us as he was brought into CMPD hq, which we’re trying to decipher what he said. A Mecklenburg County ADA is inside right now with detectives. pic.twitter.com/k09y2UUBVf
Brandon Goldner (@BrandonWCNC) April 30,2019
Videos showed students running.
More video of students and staff evacuating #UNCC. Police running in toward the threat. Sent to me by a student who is confirmed safe. @wcncpic.twitter.com/OatdcGgzpY
Savannah Levins (@LevinsReports) April 30,2019
Two people lost their lives in the mass shooting, and at least four people were injured – three critically, authorities say. Videos showed students walking with their hands up down a sidewalk on the UNCC campus.
