Demitri Allison, an Elon University student and football player, was pronounced dead last night after falling out of a ten-story building.
The junior management major and wide receiver on the Elon Phoenix football team was found dead Wednesday after falling out of Morrison Residence Hall. Allison hadn’t been seen since Tuesday.
“His teammates, friends and family asked police to look for him because they were concerned for his well-being and emotional state,” Smith Jackson, the school’s Dean of Students, explained in a statement.
A “Gathering of Friends” is planned for 4:30 pm today at the Rhodes Stadium.
“Everyone associated with Elon athletics is devastated,” Dave Blank, the school’s athletic director stated. “Demitri was a talented young man with a bright future who was loved by his teammates.”
The college announced their grievances on Twitter last night:
Student Demitri Allison died today in a fall from a residence hall at UNC. Prayers go out to his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/GcwTvRcanR
— Elon University (@elonuniversity) November 12, 2015
Demitri was a Phoenix football player. His coaches, teammates and our entire community mourn his loss.
— Elon University (@elonuniversity) November 12, 2015
“Gathering of Friends” in Demitri’s memory will be at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow in Rhodes Stadium.
— Elon University (@elonuniversity) November 12, 2015
AD Dave Blank: “Demitri was a talented young man with a bright future & loved by his teammates. We mourn his loss deeply.”
— Elon University (@elonuniversity) November 12, 2015
