Authorities: Professor died by suicide after backlash The death of a North Carolina professor who recently announced his retirement amid backlash for comments he made on social media has been ruled a suicideWILMINGTON, N.C. -- The death of a North Carolina professor, who recently announced his retirement amid backlash for comments he made on social media that included calling the state’s governor “Massa Cooper,” has been ruled a suicide. An investigation showed University of North Carolina-Wilmington professor Mike Adams killed himself with a single gunshot wound to the head, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. Deputies found his body last Thursday during a welfare check at his home after he was not seen or heard from in several days, Lt. J.J. The latest controversy surrounding him started in late May when Adams posted a tweet about the limit on social gatherings signed by Democratic Gov. Some celebrities also called for his firing on social media.

Source: ABC News July 28, 2020 12:23 UTC