The man fatally shot by North Carolina Central University police late Monday has been identified as Tracy Daquan Bost, 22, of Charlotte. He was not a student at the university.
Bost had an arrest record that dates back to January 2008 with an assault offense and includes multiple counts of larceny of firearms, resisting an officer and felony breaking and entering. 
According to reports three police officers and Bost exchanged gunfire that ended fatally near university campus. NCCU Police Chief Timothy Bellamy said Durham police were searching for the suspect in connection with two prior off campus incidents, in which weapons and other property were stolen.
Bost pulled out a shotgun when officers approached him on campus, proceeded to open fire then fled to a wooded area. During a second exchange of fire after Durham police dogs located his position, the suspect was killed.
No students were harmed and a lockdown was issued for the campus and surrounding area approximately at 10:15 p.m. to ensure the safety of the university community. The lockdown was lifted at 1:09 a.m.
“We want you to know our campus was safe yesterday, is safe today and will be safe tomorrow,” said Bellamy in a town hall meeting held Wednesday.
The police chief said two officers from his department will be “dedicated to providing service” on NCCU’s campus for the next four days.
North Carolina Central Chancellor Debra Saunders-White highly praised campus police in an open letter to the community: “I applaud the NCCU Police for their responsiveness and vigilance in keeping our campus safe. NCCU is committed to supporting our community during this time.”
An investigation will be conducted by the NC State Bureau of Investigation—the three campus officers involved in the shooting have been placed on paid administrative leave until further notice.
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