A student was killed in a Purdue University residence hall. Their roommate is in custody.

A homicide investigation is underway after a student was killed in a residence hall at Purdue University in Indiana, school officials said early Wednesday.

A homicide investigation is underway after a student was killed in a residence hall at Purdue University in Indiana, school officials said early Wednesday. 

A 911 call was made to university police around 12:45 a.m., school spokesperson Tim Doty said. The suspect, described as “the victim’s roommate,” made the call and was taken into custody, according to the official.

“There is no threat to the community,” Doty said. 

The Tippecanoe County Coroner Office identified the victim Wednesday morning as Varun Manish Chheda, 20, of Indianapolis. His autopsy is scheduled for later in the day.

Authorities have not identified the suspect.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/purdue-university-student-custody-roommate-was-killed-residence-hall-o-rcna50789


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