KU police investigate death of student on campus

28 February 2023

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – The University of Kansas Public Safety Office is investigating after finding a student dead at a campus dormitory.

Police say just before 2 p.m. on Monday, officers responded to Lewis Residence Hall for a welfare check. They found a male student dead in his room.

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The cause of death is under investigation. Police say foul play is not suspected. The name of the student has not been released out of respect to his family.

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Police say any student who is troubled by this event is encouraged to contact Counseling and Psychological Services, 785-864-2277, or use MySSP to call or chat with professional counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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