DeAndre Marquise Ballard, 23, was fatally shot after being found with a gunshot wound at the Campus Crossings at Durham apartments in Durham, North Carolina. The shooting happened the night of September 17, 2018, around 10:15 p.m.; Ballard, a senior at North Carolina Central University studying physical education with a concentration in fitness and wellness, was taken to a hospital and died the next morning.

A security guard from NC Detective Agency shot Ballard and said it was in self-defense, alleging Ballard had tried to break into cars and then tried to grab the guard’s gun. Family and friends dispute that account, saying Ballard was afraid of guns and not prone to aggression. They have organized protests and demanded more transparency from police and the security company. No charges have been filed against the security guard.

Ballard is remembered for teaching aerobics and for his friendly, respectful demeanor. Does anyone have information about the events that night or about Ballard’s interactions at Campus Crossings?