Campus Chronicles | The Shooting of Mike McKinney

In early November 2003 Mike McKinney was a student at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He was a sophomore studying communications at Ball State University. Described by friends and family as kind-hearted and outgoing, Mike was known for his enthusiasm and love for life. He had a bright future ahead of him, making his untimely death even more heartbreaking.

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This tragic event rocked the Ball State University community. Listen to the episode here.

Tragedy struck when Mike tried to get home one night after spending time with friends in The Village, a popular hangout for Ball State Students. Mike McKinney was shot by a Ball State University police officer, Officer Robert Duplain.

Join us in this podcast as we discuss the details of the incident and subsequent trial.

Resources for the Podcast:

https://www.thedp.com/article/2003/11/ball-state-u-shooting-prompts-investigation

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-7th-circuit/1209751.html

https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/mckinney-v-duplain-no-884695091

https://www.chronicle.com/article/jury-says-ball-state-police-officer-is-not-liable-in-students-death/

https://www.tmnews.com/story/news/2007/12/19/wrongful-death-lawsuit-set-against-former-police-officer/117822466/