NCCU continues to mourn loss of student, distances itself from investigation

Friday, September 28, 2018
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- As police continue to investigate the shooting death of North Carolina Central University student DeAndre Ballard, the university released a statement distancing itself from the shooting.



The university posted a letter that said it is "not associated with" and "does not have a contractual agreement with the Campus Crossing Apartments" where the shooting took place.
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Ballard, 23, was shot by an apartment security guard last weekend.



The letter also said that the campus police department has "no connection to the security guard involved in the shooting."
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The security guard claimed he shot Ballard in self-defense after he said Ballard tried to fight the guard and grab his gun.



The North Carolina Detective Agency said it's supporting the security officer's claim of self-defense and no charges have been filed at this time.
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