Purdue student killed in dorm

Varun Chheda, a Purdue University student was killed in his dorm room at McCutcheon Hall, police say. His roommate, Gji Min Sha, is in custody.

A death on our campus and among our Purdue family affects each of us deeply.I am ever grateful to all of you who continually take the time to care for each other and know you will do so in the days ahead." Purdue University president Mitch Daniels said in a letter to students, "I write to let you know that early this morning, one of our students was killed in his residence hall room. The suspect, the victim's roommate, called police to report the incident and is in custody.This is as tragic an event as we can imagine happening on our campus and our hearts and thoughts go out to all of those affected by this terrible event.We do not have all the details yet. "Our hearts go out to the victim and his family and friends. Wiete said Sha, who goes by the nickname "Jimmy," called police at around 12:45 a.m. Weite said his roommate, 22-year-old Gji Min Sha, is in custody on a preliminary charge of murder.