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Two people were tragically killed Tuesday night when suspect Trystan Terrell opened fire at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus.
Philip Dubois, the UNCC Chancellor, has confirmed that the victims have been identified as 19-year-old Ellis Parlier of Midland, North Carolina, and 21-year-old Riley Howell, of Waynesville, North Carolina. Four others were injured.
Howell is now being hailed a hero for his courageous efforts to stop the shooter while sacrificing his own life in his final act. He reportedly confronted and jumped on the gunman when he opened fire in the classroom, just before being fatally shot.
This is Riley Howell. Picture comes to us from @BuncombeSchools. He was one of two people killed in Tuesday’s shooting at @unccharlotte. #ABC11 #UNCCharlotte pic.twitter.com/NZXfnca4vj
— Josh Chapin (@JoshChapinABC11) May 1, 2019
“Riley Howell was an ROTC cadet and on his way to be an officer,” a fellow classmate tweeted. “He promised to fight for his country and lost his life in a heroic act. He was said to have jumped on the gunman…..Rest easy to a hero named Riley.”
Riley Howell was an ROTC cadet and on his way to be an officer. He promised to fight for his country and lost his life in a heroric act. He was said to have jumped on the gunman…..Rest easy to a hero named Riley #charlottestrong
— Hakuna M. w/J (@Mr2ooNice) May 1, 2019
Media outlets across the nation are also praising Howell for his bold act of bravery.
“Hero: A person who is admired, or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities,” tweeted WSOC-TV news reporter DaShawn Brown. “Sources tell @WSOC, Riley Howell tried to jump on the gunman at #UNCC when he was shot. Riley Howell is a hero.”
Hero: A person who is admired, or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities.
Sources tell @WSOC, Riley Howell tried to jump on the gunman at #UNCC when he was shot.
Riley Howell is a hero. @wsoctv
— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) May 1, 2019
North Carolina State Representative Brian Turner recognized the military cadet on Facebook, crediting him for selflessly choosing to ‘fight’ and thus delaying the gunman’s further destruction.