University of South Alabama student shot and killed by campus police

MOBILE, Ala. ? A University of South Alabama student shot killed Saturday morning after campus police encountered the young man naked and acting erratically, according to a report from The Brimingham News.

Gilbert Thomas Collar, 18, of Wetumpka, was shot one time in the chest, USA spokesman Keith Ayers said during a news conference, the report stated.

The officer, who has not been identified, was placed on paid administrative leave, according to the report.

Colgan Meanor said Collar as an outgoing athlete who loved wrestling in high school. She says she's shocked over his killing by an officer outside the university police department early Saturday.

Another friend of Collar, Tyler Kendrick, says the officer shouldn't have drawn his weapon on an unarmed person.

School officials say the student ignored repeated commands to stop.

The university held a news conference outside the police station, The Birmingham News reported. Ayers read from a prepared statement.

"When an officer exited the station to investigate, he was confronted by a muscular, nude man who was acting erratically," Ayers said during a press conference. "The man repeatedly rushed toward the officer and verbally challenged the officer in a fighting stance."

The officer drew his gun and ordered Collar to stop, Ayers said.

"The officer retreated numerous times in an attempt to calm the situation," Ayers said. "The individual continued to press toward the officer in a threatening manner."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Source: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/10/university_of_south_alabama_st.html

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