Western Kentucky University just confirmed a student death on campus earlier this afternoon. The identity of the student is currently unknown.
The student was found outside of Pearce-Ford Tower, an all-female community residence hall that houses freshmen to upperclassmen.
The university’s paper WKU Herald first reported the incident on Twitter this afternoon, when the Warrn County Coroner was seen outside of the dormitory.
BREAKING: Warren County Coroner responds to call at Pearce Ford Tower. We’ll update as more info becomes available. pic.twitter.com/dtiDu9DV7j
— WKU Herald (@wkuherald) November 15, 2015
According to the paper, a body was transported in the truck at 3:39 p.m., and Resident Assistants were instructed to alert their floors that there had been a student death.
Specific details on the incident have yet to be revealed, but police confirmed that there will be a toxicology report.
A further investigation is currently underway, but no foul play is suspected.
WKU confirms a death has occurred on campus, but the manner of death and identity is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/4YPOZEYqAv
— Whitney Davis (@WDavis_WBKO) November 15, 2015
UPDATE:
Several students have taken to Twitter to express their sympathies, and many stated the victim had committed suicide.
Prayers to the family and friends of the young lady who took her life today in PFT. 🙏💔 #wku
— Ma’Lacia✨ (@red_rosesxo) November 15, 2015
Praying for the family of the WKU student who took her life this evening. 😔
— Anne Murphy (@Anne_Marie792) November 15, 2015
Suicide in PFT today, sad day for #wku
— Vic P. (@VicTheRandom) November 15, 2015
My heart is breaking for WKU right now, rest in peace. #prayersforpft 😕❤️
— Kay (@KaylaJordan14) November 15, 2015
Praying for my Alma Mater, WKU, today & for all the students, faculty and staff affected by the death on campus yesterday.
— Rachel❤️ (@iTs_Me_RacH) November 16, 2015
The loss in our community is great. Praying for comfort and peace for the families and friends of Shanece Sullivan and Gabby Doolin. 💙
— WKU Alpha Delta Pi (@WKU_ADPi) November 16, 2015
UPDATE:
The victim has been confirmed to be 18-year-old freshman Shanece Sullivan, from Winchester.
Photo via Facebook
Sullivan was a Healthcare Administration major. A candlelight vigil is currently being held outside of the dormitory to honor Shanece Sullivan.
Students stand outside of PFT for a vigil to honor female student who passed away earlier today pic.twitter.com/gmiAWxSt33
— Shantel Pettway (@ShantelPettway) November 16, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1163112883702245&set=a.190491630964380.54718.100000106321264&type=3
Our thoughts are with the students of WKU and Sullivan’s family.
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[H/T: WKU Herald]
