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27-year-old Mickel Deonte Harris arrested in connection with an incident on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus
Harris was processed at the Chapel Hill Police Department and subsequently placed in a squad car, likely en route to the Orange County Jail.
Following an earlier emergency notification, which included sirens indicating the presence of an “armed and dangerous” individual on or near campus, UNC-Chapel Hill has now given the “all clear.”
Shortly thereafter, a person was apprehended at a Greenfield Place apartment building in the 300 block of Formosa Lane. Chapel Hill Police have identified the man as Mickel Deonte Harris, 27, of Durham.
According to reports, Harris was taken into custody on existing warrants pertaining to an assault that occurred on September 5.
Additionally, he was being pursued in connection with the incident on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus that took place on Wednesday.
It has been disclosed that Harris possesses a substantial criminal record, as Channel3 NOW has uncovered. The investigation is being spearheaded by the Chapel Hill Police Department.
Harris was processed at the Chapel Hill Police Department and subsequently placed in a squad car, likely en route to the Orange County Jail.
At 12:54 p.m., the university issued a notification advising students and staff to promptly remain indoors and secure windows and doors until further instructions.
By 2:11 p.m., UNC confirmed that it was safe to return to regular activities, signaling the end of the lockdown. The investigation seemed to focus on Alpine Bagel in the Student Union. Law enforcement indicated that they believe this to be an isolated incident.
According to witnesses who spoke to Channel3 NOW, an altercation ensued between a man and the cashier. It was noted by these witnesses that the cashier did not seem to be a student.
They further reported that during this heated exchange, the man produced a firearm and directed it towards the cashier’s head.
Fortunately, no shots were fired, but several individuals promptly dialed 911. As a result of the incident, Alpine Bagel opted to close early for the day.
The University canceled all residential classes for Wednesday and all offices and facilities were closed. UNC is expected to resume normal operations on Thursday.
