A few years ago a guy shot/killed a physician .. a pulmonologist, I think .. anyone remember what happened with the shooter and/or what his name is?

John David Beavers who shot Dr. Brian Ling?

I believe that’s the case you’re asking about. I’m not sure how it played out in court, but here’s a story with some details about what occured:

http://www.blueridgenow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060312/NEWS/603120368/1151

Mr. Beavers can be found at this url ........... for a long, long time. 
http://webapps6.doc.state.nc.us/apps/offender/offend1?DOCNUM=0719811&SENTENCEINFO=no&SHOWPHOTO=yes&numtimesin=1

Thanks.

Having visited Central on business for an hour or two, I really wouldn’t recommend it.

thats freaky.

I work in the local medical community (in the IT department) and Dr. Ling’s death at the hands of the grief-stricken murderer has had some fallout that includes a greater dilligence in trying to determine if a patient has, or may have, a violent nature - and more stringent means to determine if a patient may be carrying a weapon.