Shooting was calculated murder

I am distressed to the CHPD's continued reference to the shooting death of Eve Marie Carson as "random in nature." This was not a stray bullet from a drive-by shooting that veered in her direction. From all appearances it was planned, calculated, cold blooded and intentional.

It may have been a hired hit from an enemy, an ex-boyfriend or someone in the ranks at UNC who felt threatened by Carson. But as far as I can tell, the only thing random about the shooting is the police response taken to the shooting.

Several shots were fired, yet there has been no apparent attempt to locate the stray bullets. The area of the shooting was apparently not well-contained after the shooting. Critical data was not released after the crime, such as a drawing of the victim so she could be quickly identified such that it took over 24 hours just to identify the victim. The time it took to respond to the 911 calls has still not been released.

This murder points to an ongoing problem in Chapel Hill: the police emphasis on traffic offences on our parkways over violent crimes downtown. Why is it not surprising that, although there was an APB out for the missing vehicle, it took a citizen to notice the vehicle illegally parked downtown all afternoon and even "yellow tagged" by the very police department that was searching for it?

Nothing about this shooting points to random -- neither the neighborhood, the time of morning or the identity of the victim. A gun was fired at point blank range. Someone knew exactly what they were doing and who they were killing. It was a calculated murder. -- Brian Johnson, Chapel Hill

Let's scrutinize access to Chapel Hill

After it has been determined that the murderer of Eve Marie Carson commuted to Chapel Hill from Durham, will the hip-hop highway (East Franklin Street) permitting ingress and egress from the campus come under increased scrutiny?

Granted the majority of thugs are merely engaged in petty theft and strong-arm robberies, though occasionally there will be some shootings involving our guest wannabe ganstas. These acts will involve their own most of the time as was the case with the Visions Nite Club on Rosemary Street when six got in the way of what bullets from a 9mm handgun do what they do best.

Though infrequently, an A+ student, class president, daughter and unrelenting bearer of gifts to the world is shot in the temple for a brief joyride ride in a stolen SUV and a debit card. -- Scott Dance, Chapel Hill

Duke coach, players didn't show respect

It was gratifying to see that the intense UNC-Duke basketball rivalry was set aside on Saturday when, prior to the game, there was a moment of silence in memory of Eve Carson.

Many at Cameron Stadium, including the commentators and even some Duke cheerleaders, wore blue ribbons in her memory. By contrast, and a blatant mark of disrespect and insensitivity, neither Coach K nor anyone on his staff cared enough to do the same. --Ina R. Evans, Chapel Hill