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Purdue University student arrested after roommate killed inside dorm, officials say
CBSN
A student at Purdue University was killed inside his dorm room on the Indiana school's campus, officials announced on Wednesday. One suspect, the victim's roommate, has been arrested in connection with the crime.
The roommate called 911 and was redirected to Purdue University police at around 12:44 a.m. local time on Wednesday, according to Tim Doty, the school's media and public relations director, who confirmed preliminary details about the death to CBS News. Whether the roommate confessed or not is unclear.
"A suspect is in custody and there is no threat to the community," said Doty. Purdue police are investigating the incident as a homicide and the probe is still ongoing, he added.
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