Wells Funeral Homes in Waynesville told FOX 46 in Charlotte that Riley Howell would receive the military burial. Howell died in a classroom after tackling and charring Trystan 22-year-old Andrew Terrell. FAMILY OF UNC CHARLOTTE SHOOTING VICTIM RILEY HOWELL 'BEYOND PROUD' OF HEROIC ACTIONS ATTACKING GUNMANTerrell is accused of opening fire on the campus Tuesday, killing two and injuring four others. A petition posted to WhiteHouse.gov requested that Howell, an environmental studies major, receive a burial with full military honors. For his heroism, we ask that Riley be given a burial with full military honors," the petition states.

Source: Fox News May 04, 2019 10:18 UTC