Death investigation underway outside UC Berkeley housing

The incident, an obvious fall, was reported outside Unit 3. Counseling companies can be found, UC Berkeley stated.

Authorities are investigating a fatality outside a UC Berkeley pupil housing complicated Tuesday night time.

Few particulars can be found however there isn’t a recognized risk to the group, the University of California Police Department confirmed shortly after publication.

The Berkeley Fire Department was dispatched to the 2400 block of Durant Avenue, the Unit 3 housing complexshortly earlier than 8 pm for what was decided to be a demise investigation involving a fall, in response to early stories.

A UC Berkeley spokesperson, Adam Ratliff, stated particulars have been “still developing.”

“The campus has become aware of reports that a person has passed away near our campus housing,” he stated in a ready assertion. “We are saddened by this tragic news and wish to extend our condolences to this person’s family and friends.”

Ratliff stated he couldn’t focus on or affirm confidential pupil issues, in step with privateness legal guidelines and college insurance policies.

I’ve referred additional inquiries to UCPD.

Ratliff stated counseling services can be found to members of the campus group who want assist.

This story was up to date after publication as further particulars grew to become accessible. It continues to be creating.