MUNCIE — A Ball State University student was shot and killed early Saturday morning near campus, according to a statement from the school.
The shooting happened near West Abbott Street. The victim's name has not yet been released.
Ball State Alert, a campus Twitter account for emergency notifications, said there is no ongoing threat to the campus.
MPD continues to investigate the incident from this morning. There is no ongoing threat to campus. Please resume normal activity.
— Ball State Alert (@ballstate_alert) June 19, 2021
Ball State says the shooting is being investigated by the University Police Department as well as Muncie Police.
Counseling and other resources are available for students.
Our staff are prepared to support students who are experiencing a difficult time. To schedule an appointment to talk with someone, please call the counseling center at 765-285-1736. If you would like to learn about other resources, contact the Dean of Students at DOS@bsu.edu.
— Ball State (@BallState) June 19, 2021
