After N.C. Engineer Is Allegedly Killed by Husband, Family Raises Money in Her Memory to Fight Gun Violence

Nabaruna Karmakar.Photo: Go Fund Me

Matthews hung up, and when a dispatcher called him back, asking him to confirm what he reported, he allegedly said, “Yes. Thank you,” the outlets report. The call went silent again and officers responded to the scene shortly after 9 p.m.

According to aGoFundMe page, her family is dedicated to preventing gun violence.

Formed in 2013, the non-profit organization advocates for gun violence prevention, according toits website.It also produces research about gun violence and offers survivors trauma-informed programs and training.

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Prior to her death, Karmakar worked in research at the SAS Institute and earned master’s and doctorate degrees in industrial engineering from North Carolina State University, WRAL reports.

Karmakar’s husband was later arrested and charged with murder,ABC 11reports, citing police.

A motive for the violence remains unknown.

Matthews appeared in court on April 17 and is being held in jail on no bond, according to the outlet.

It’s unclear if he has entered a plea or retained an attorney to speak on his behalf.

source: people.com