Three Muslim students who were shot dead on Tuesday in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, are set to be buried this Thursday. It comes as the suspect's wife has said the attack was driven by a parking dispute, not religion.
Karen Hicks said her husband Craig had disagreements over parking rights with many neighbours of all religious beliefs.
Our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports.
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Federal prosecutors are keeping a close eye on the investigation into the deaths of three Muslim students in Chapel Hill. The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, Ripley Rand wanted to quell any fears the incident was part of a larger campaign:
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Meanwhile thousands gathered at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Wednesday night for a vigil honouring the victims. Suzanne Barakat, sister of one victim, was one of the speakers:
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The mother of one of the victims, Layla Barakat, spoke at a vigil at the University of North Carolina on Wednesday night:
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