- A man was arrested after firing a gun on W. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill Friday evening, according to the Town of Chapel Hill.
- Officers responded to the 100 block of W. Franklin Street around 7 p.m.
- The suspect has been identified as 18-year-old Axel Zizumbo, who is facing charges of concealed carry of a weapon violation, discharging firearm in town limits, and armed to the terror of the public.
- Many students were on the street at the time of the shooting, according to witnesses.
- No injuries were reported and there is no ongoing threat to the community, police stated.
- The investigation remains ongoing as additional information will be released as it becomes available.
- Hannah Mackin, a senior at the University of North Carolina, reported hearing gunshots while outside a nearby restaurant.
- Students reacted by screaming and seeking shelter inside the restaurant, as described by Mackin.
- Mackin received a notification from Alert Carolina, UNC's emergency alert system, around 9 p.m.
An 18-year-old man, identified as Axel Zizumbo, was arrested after firing a gun on W. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill on Friday evening.
Officers responded to the scene around 7 p.m., where witnesses reported a chaotic atmosphere as many students were present.2
Hannah Mackin, a senior at the University of North Carolina, described the scene: "Everyone started screaming. We run into [the restaurant] ... the entire place is just people screaming and hiding out. Eventually we go out and it's flooded with cops."7
Zizumbo faces multiple charges, including concealed carry of a weapon violation, discharging a firearm in town limits, and armed to the terror of the public.
Fortunately, police confirmed there were no injuries reported, and they assured the community that there is no ongoing threat.
The investigation is still ongoing, with additional information expected to be released as it becomes available.
“The suspect, 18-year-old Axel Zizumbo, faces charges including concealed carry violation and discharging a firearm in town limits. Witnesses said many students were on the street; UNC senior Hannah Mackin described people screaming and hiding in a restaurant after hearing gunshots.”
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