Cha Jan Chang Obituary, Death – The UNLV community is reeling from the shock and grief of a tragic campus shooting, as the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner released the names of two victims, shedding light on the devastating impact of the incident.
Professor Cha Jan Chang, affectionately known as “Jerry,” aged 64 and hailing from Henderson, was one of the victims. His life was tragically cut short due to a gunshot wound to the head, the manner of death determined as homicide. Professor Chang’s contributions to academia and the UNLV community are now overshadowed by the senseless violence that claimed his life.
Assistant Professor Patricia Navarro Velez, 39, from Las Vegas, also fell victim to the campus shooting. Like Professor Chang, her cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head, classified as a homicide. The academic community mourns the loss of a talented and promising educator in Professor Velez. The gravity of the situation is compounded by the third victim, whose identity is known to the coroner’s office but remains undisclosed as efforts are underway to inform their next of kin. This tragedy has cast a pall over the campus, leaving students, faculty, and staff grappling with the profound loss of lives and the trauma inflicted by such an unthinkable act.
As the UNLV community comes to terms with the devastating impact of this shooting, the need for support, solidarity, and healing becomes paramount. The identities of these victims serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of violence and underscore the importance of fostering a safe and supportive environment within educational institutions. The collective mourning for Professors Chang and Velez, and the pending identification of the third victim, unite the UNLV community in grief, emphasizing the need for compassion and resilience during this profoundly challenging time.
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