Event in the Pit at noon on 3/3

At around noon on March 3, a UNC graduate drove a rented SUV into The Pit intentionally hitting nine people for unknown reasons. Since The Pit is a place where many people congregate at lunch time, especially people in our class, I sent out an email asking folks to let me know that they are okay.

Below are the folks I have heard from so far:

Brittany
Taylor
Jeff
John
Ashelyn
Brian
Johnna
Justin
Leanne
Jessica
Brianna

Information on this already surfacing in the media: WRAL, CNN.com, and The News and Observer. However, The DTH is covering this in the most complete way.

I think we are all feeling relieved that no one was seriously injured in this assault. But the seemingly randomness of this event can be a jolting, disquieting experience that may knock us temporarily out of our feeling of safety in a place that feels like home. If you are feeling unsettled or want to talk confidentially with support counselors, call 966-3658.

Posted at 12pm on Sunday, March 5