A Ball State student was shot and killed by a University Police Officer late Friday night or early Saturday morning.
Junior Michael S. Mckinney, 21, was killed when officer Robert Duplain shot him while responding to a burglary call at 1325 W. North St., Chief of University Police Gene Burton said.
Burton said he asked the Muncie Police Department to handle the investigation because of the involvement of his officer.
"It really is a terrible tragedy," Heather Shupp, executive director of University Communications, said. "We're making sure that Muncie Police has all the informatin that they need."
Watch for updates at www.bsudailynews.com or pick up Monday's edition of The Ball State Daily News for more information.
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