EvilMonkey Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=local&id=3958312 The opening sentence is a bit misleading, though. The pit is a sunken area surrounded by buildings, nowhere near 'traffic'. Attempted Murder Charges in UNC Hit-and-RunSources: Possible link to terrorism Eyewitness News and The Associated Pres (03/03/06 -- CHAPEL HILL) - The driver of an SUV that plowed into a group of pedestrians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Friday told police it was retribution for the treatment of Muslims around the world, sources tell Eyewitness News and ABC News. It happened around noon Friday in front of Lenoir Hall on the campus, in a common area known as the Pit. Paramedics took six people - - five students and a visiting scholar - - were treated for minor injuries and released from UNC Hospitals. Three refused treatment at the scene. Chopper 11 shows the accident scene near The Pit at UNC-CH. Police say they arrested the suspect, Mohammed Reza Taheri-azar, 22, of Chapel Hill, shortly after the incident. He reportedly called police shortly after the incident and surrendered a few miles from campus. Police said they would charge Taheri-azar with nine counts of attempted murder. Link to terrorism? Sources say Taheri-azar told police he was seeking retribution for the treatment of Muslims around the world, according to ABC News justice correspondent Pierre Thomas. Taheri-azar apparently told police he tried to rent the biggest SUV he could find to use in the attack. Taheri-azar told police Friday, "If you want to know why I did it, go check my bed at my apartment." "He said it almost in a baiting type of way," Carrboro police spokesman Capt. Joel Booker said. By Friday afternoon, a police SWAT team had surrounded a Carrboro apartment complex where Taheri-azar lived. Taking no chances, heavily armed authorities blew open the door to his University Commons apartment. After several hours of searching the apartment, Carrboro police sounded the all-clear, allowing residents back inside late Friday evening. "We may find other things down the road, but right now, we were not in there looking for trace-type evidence," said Booker. "We're in there looking for something that could cause all of us harm. Gladly, we have not found that to this point." Who is Mohammed Taheri-azar? Taheri-azar was born in Iran, but grew up in Indian Trail, near Charlotte. Eyewitness News obtained video of Taheri-azar giving a presentation to a UNC-CH English class last spring. He graduated in December 2005 with majors in philosophy and psychology. Police are looking at phone calls he made recently, as well as e-mail, to see if anyone else was involved. In addition to a political motivation, authorities likely will be looking at a psychological analysis. A law enforcement source tells Eyewitness News that Taheri-azar had been plotting the attack for some time and was prepared to die. Sources think he acted alone. "My officials are using the term 'lone wolf,'" said ABC's Pierre Thomas. "They have no evidence of a wider plot. Sources tell Eyewitness News and ABC News that Taheri-azar was intent on killing people Friday. "One official said the officials and students on campus were lucky today," Thomas said. "Because if he had done what he wanted to do, you'd probably have some dead people on your campus." Last month, Muslim students at UNC protested the publication in The Daily Tar Heel of an original cartoon depicting the prophet Muhammad. Islam is interpreted to forbid any illustrations of Muhammad for fear they could lead to idolatry. The recent publication of a series of cartoons of Muhammad in European newspapers sparked violent protests in the Middle East and elsewhere. The Muslim Students Association, which was among the leading critics of the cartoon, said Teheri-azar had never been a member of the group and denounced him on its Web site. "Regardless of what his intentions prove to be, we wholeheartedly deplore this action, and trust that our fellow classmates will be able to dissociate the actions of this one disturbed individual from the beliefs of the Muslim community as a whole," the statement said. "Peace be upon you all." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I've been following this for a while now. It's crazy, as the Pit is nowhere near any kind of road. You actually have to drive offroad around about 3 buildings just to get to it. It's amazing that nobody was killed, especially considering I heard he was going around 40 mph from a few witnesses. He was a student at UNC as late as the Fall 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Practically an open and shut case. First, an overt step towards the commision of a crime is established. Second, Muhammed's fulfilment of attempted murder charges is substantiated with the actual hit and run, in addition to his comments following arrest. Muslims in this nation are under a microscope as it is. When even one solitary person commits an act of violence, it's going to be national news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 4, 2006 -> 02:21 AM) Practically an open and shut case. First, an overt step towards the commision of a crime is established. Second, Muhammed's fulfilment of attempted murder charges is substantiated with the actual hit and run, in addition to his comments following arrest. Muslims in this nation are under a microscope as it is. When even one solitary person commits an act of violence, it's going to be national news. Yep. Guy is pretty screwed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddling Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 here's an update ....... 03/14/06 -- DURHAM) - The suspect in this month's attack on the UNC-CH campus has written a letter to ABC11 Eyewitness News Eyewitness News received the letter Monday, in response to our request for an interview. It was sent from Central Prison in Raleigh and dated Friday, March 10. Addressed to ABC11 Eyewitness News anchor Amber Rupinta, the two-page letter includes Taheri-azar's explanation of what he was trying to accomplish in the attack. "Allah gives permission in the Koran for the followers of Allah to attack those who have raged war against them, with the expectation of eternal paradise in case of martyrdom and/or living one's life in obedience of all of Allah's commandments found throughout the Koran's 114 chapters..." "The U.S. government is responsible for the deaths of and the torture of countless followers of Allah, my brothers and sisters. My attack on Americans at UNC-CH on March 3rd was in retaliation for similar attacks orchestrated by the U.S. government on my fellow followers of Allah in Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and other Islamic territories. I did not act out of hatred for Americans, but out of love for Allah instead. " Taheri-azar is charged with nine counts of attempted murder in the March 3 attack. Police say the Iran native drove a rented SUV through the Pit, a common area on the Chapel Hill campus. Six people were hospitalized. Taheri-azar surrendered to police shortly after the attack. Investigators swarmed his apartment, where they discovered a letter, CDs and a handgun permit It amazes me how little press this story got or how the press stopped short of calling this a terrorist attack. :headshake :headshake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 i'm just waiting for Princeton to give him a full scholarship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 QUOTE(juddling @ Mar 15, 2006 -> 11:24 PM) here's an update ....... 03/14/06 -- DURHAM) - The suspect in this month's attack on the UNC-CH campus has written a letter to ABC11 Eyewitness News Eyewitness News received the letter Monday, in response to our request for an interview. It was sent from Central Prison in Raleigh and dated Friday, March 10. Addressed to ABC11 Eyewitness News anchor Amber Rupinta, the two-page letter includes Taheri-azar's explanation of what he was trying to accomplish in the attack. "Allah gives permission in the Koran for the followers of Allah to attack those who have raged war against them, with the expectation of eternal paradise in case of martyrdom and/or living one's life in obedience of all of Allah's commandments found throughout the Koran's 114 chapters..." "The U.S. government is responsible for the deaths of and the torture of countless followers of Allah, my brothers and sisters. My attack on Americans at UNC-CH on March 3rd was in retaliation for similar attacks orchestrated by the U.S. government on my fellow followers of Allah in Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and other Islamic territories. I did not act out of hatred for Americans, but out of love for Allah instead. " Taheri-azar is charged with nine counts of attempted murder in the March 3 attack. Police say the Iran native drove a rented SUV through the Pit, a common area on the Chapel Hill campus. Six people were hospitalized. Taheri-azar surrendered to police shortly after the attack. Investigators swarmed his apartment, where they discovered a letter, CDs and a handgun permit It amazes me how little press this story got or how the press stopped short of calling this a terrorist attack. :headshake :headshake I suspect that if there was a death, it would have gotten a lot more press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I heard a 911 tape of this guy on the radio. I don't know if it was real, but it was like 911: hello whats your emergency? guy: i just ran over some people 911: you just ran over some people? guy: yeah 911: why? guy: to punish the government 911: you ran people over to punish the government? guy: yes 911: ok the authorities will arrive shortly. please get out of your car. guy: ok thanks bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(mr_genius @ Mar 15, 2006 -> 10:19 PM) i'm just waiting for Princeton to give him a full scholarship. Since he doesn't appear to be that bright, he might have a better shot at Yale... Yale will have more explaining to do to prospective students and their parents late this month when it begins sending out acceptance letters to 1,300 applicants for coveted positions in its undergraduate class of 2010. The highly selective school will also mail out 19,300 rejection letters. "I can't imagine it will be easy for Yale to convince those it rejects that the Taliban student isn't taking a place they could have had," a former Yale administrator told me. Mr. Rahmatullah boasts only a fourth-grade education and a high-school equivalency degree. Link :headshake Edited March 16, 2006 by WCSox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 16, 2006 -> 09:19 AM) I suspect that if there was a death, it would have gotten a lot more press. unlikely, i'm sure political correctness in the newsroom had a lot to do with the story getting ignored. if some white guy ran over a bunch of arabs somewhere on a college campus this would have been the biggest news story for weeks. it would have been on 20/20, dateline, front page of the NY Times, ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samclemens Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 QUOTE(V for Venereal @ Mar 17, 2006 -> 12:54 AM) What is it with Islam and violence? I don't get it. careful! you dont want to offend the pc police liberals here. just between you and me, there is an odd correlation between the two, isnt there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(V for Venereal @ Mar 16, 2006 -> 10:54 PM) What is it with Islam and violence? I don't get it. You've already made enemies. And surely a response which suggests "every religion has it's radical elements." Welcome aboard. Most new posters don't venture around these parts until they've been a member for awhile. Edited March 17, 2006 by Flash Tizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 QUOTE(mr_genius @ Mar 16, 2006 -> 05:19 PM) unlikely, i'm sure political correctness in the newsroom had a lot to do with the story getting ignored. if some white guy ran over a bunch of arabs somewhere on a college campus this would have been the biggest news story for weeks. it would have been on 20/20, dateline, front page of the NY Times, ect. I disagree. The key element to this in newsworthiness (if that is a word) in these deals is shock value, and that means gore and death. There is no video, no grieving parents to show. That is why it got little press, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 QUOTE(V for Venereal @ Mar 16, 2006 -> 11:39 PM) I am not new, nor do I care. Islam has sucked out fun out of religion, for me anyway. Yeah, those mormons (or insert any other religion here) were just a barrel full of monkeys until these damn muslims came along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Can someone explain why V for Venereal has been banned/removed? Was he a past poster under a new identity, or did he say something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 17, 2006 -> 12:58 PM) Can someone explain why V for Venereal has been banned/removed? Was he a past poster under a new identity, or did he say something? For that matter, where did his posts go? And how did he post at all as unregistered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 His posts went away when I saw him as unregistered. I didn't know who he is, he hadn't registered, he doesn't get to post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fundamentals ruined baseball Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 No such thing as an innocent student. But, yeah. What a sicko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Fundamentals ruined baseball @ Mar 17, 2006 -> 11:43 PM) No such thing as an innocent student. But, yeah. What a sicko. No such thing as an innocent student... lol. Although I enjoyed your other member name--V for Venereal--better than this one. It can't be coincidence two new members within a day decided to post in the fillibuster, and within the same thread. I never heard an answer of why you were TERMINATED in the first place, so maybe someone could explain before you're removed again. Who is this person? Brando? If it is, I have a score to settle with him..... Edited March 18, 2006 by Flash Tizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 18, 2006 -> 12:48 AM) Who is this person? Brando? If it is, I have a score to settle with him..... According to this post, yes. Edited March 18, 2006 by Felix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 (edited) Will Brando ever be allowed back? I know the reason he was intially banned, but aside from inappropriate language Brando was an inciteful poster. Unlike Dougly and Anthrax. Above all other reasons, he would be a HUGE addition to our conservative base on Soxtalk. Edited March 18, 2006 by Flash Tizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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