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Riley Carl Howell, a 21-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on April 30, 2019, during a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Howell, who was a junior majoring in environmental studies, was attending his liberal studies class when a gunman entered the classroom and opened fire. In a heroic act, Howell confronted the shooter, attempting to stop him and protect his fellow students. His brave actions delayed the shooter, allowing police more time to respond and ultima ...Read More
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Riley Carl Howell
Male
White / Caucasian
Charlotte
NC
2019-04-30
21
Riley
Carl Howell
11/21/2025
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Has anyone else noticed how impactful Riley Howell's actions were beyond just the immediate aftermat... ...Read More
11/05/2024
11/05/2024
Hello everyone,
I just can’t stop thinking about Riley Howell and the incredible courage he sho... ...Read More
10/20/2023
I just can’t stop thinking about Riley Howell and the incredible courage he sho... ...Read More
10/20/2023
