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SCSU Releases Statement on Death of Professor Ward
ST. CLOUD -- St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker has released a statement following the shooting death of longtime professor Edward Ward.
This is a heart-wrenching and unexpected loss for Dr. Ward’s family and friends, our university, the Herberger Business School, our students and the St. Cloud community.
Dr. Ward served as a member of our campus community since 1990. He has impacted countless students, faculty and staff throughout his tenure.
He will truly be missed.
— President Robbyn R. Wacker
Sixty-eight-year-old Ward was shot and killed while standing in the doorway of his home early Sunday morning.
Forty-five-year-old Jason Beckman of Duluth has been arrested.
St. Cloud police have said they believe the shooting to be a random act and that Ward and Beckman did not know each other.
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