Eve Carson was found shot to death Wednesday morning in what police say appears to be a random crime.
(CHAPEL HILL, NC) - Police in Chapel Hill today released new information in their investigation of the killing of University of North Carolina student body president Eve Carson .
The 22-year-old was found shot to death in a suburban neighborhood not far from the UNC campus at about 5 a.m. Wednesday. Police Chief Brian Curran is releasing three surveillance photos of a possible suspect in the Carson murder case. Curran said the photos were taken at an ATM machine in Chapel Hill as the suspect used Carson's ATM card.
Police are particularly interested in talking with anyone who may have seen Carson's vehicle between the hours of 1:30 AM and midday Wednesday. Her vehicle is as follows: A blue 2005 Toyota Highlander with Georgia plate AIV-6690. The car was found in another neighborhood about a block and a half from where she lived with roommates Curran said Friday.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to call Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC Crimestoppers at 919-942-7515. The UNC Board of Trustees has donated $25,000 as a reward for information leading to the arrest of Carson's killer(s).
Carson will be laid to rest Sunday in her hometown of Athens, Ga. She graduated as student body president from Clarke Central High School in 2004.
Marie Carson Memorial Fund:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has established the Eve Marie Carson Memorial Fund in memory of Eve Carson, our student body president, trustee, wonderful person and great friend. The purpose of this Fund is to celebrate and remember Eve Carson’s love for the University and its students. The specific use of contributions to this fund will be determined in consultation with Eve’s family.
For those wishing to make an online gift, please visit giving.unc.edu/gift, choose one of the giving options, select “Eve Marie Carson Memorial Fund” under University Designation, and select “Eve Marie Carson Memorial Fund” under University Fund.
For those wishing to mail a check, please make the check payable to UNC-Chapel Hill, write Eve Marie Carson Memorial Fund in notation line, and send the gift to Carolina, P.O. Box 309, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-0309.
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