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Teen arrested in connection with shooting death of Ball State student

A man was found shot on Muncie's northwest side early Saturday morning.

MUNCIE, Ind. — Muncie police arrested a 15-year-old in reference to the shooting death of a Ball State student June 19.

Police said the teen was arrested Thursday and taken to a juvenile detention center.

Officers were dispatched on a report of a fight and shots fired in the 1300 block of West Abbott Street, which is east of the Ball State campus and west of the Delaware County Fairgrounds. 

They found 22-year-old Montana M. Lopez with a gunshot wound. Medics pronounced Lopez dead at the scene. 

Police said the case remains an ongoing investigation. 

Anybody with information about the shooting should call Muncie Police at 765-747-4867. 

Callers can also share information with Muncie Police Crimestoppers at 765-286-4050 or police dispatch at 765-747-4838.

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