Student Death Reported at UL Lafayette’s Agnes Edwards Hall; Campus Community Shares Condolences
Campus Investigates after a student was found unresponsive Thursday at Agnes Edwards Hall at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, according to university officials.
Lafayette, La. — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Police Department has opened an investigation following a student death at a campus residence hall. Emergency responders were called to Agnes Edwards Hall after reports of an unresponsive individual.
When university police and emergency medical personnel arrived, they attempted to provide aid, but the student was pronounced deceased at the scene. University officials have not released the student’s identity, stating that notification of family must be completed first.
At the time of the information provided, the university had not shared additional details about what led to the student being found unresponsive, and no further circumstances were confirmed publicly. In a brief statement, UL Lafayette confirmed the matter remains under active investigation by university police and that the campus is working to gather information.
The university also indicated that support resources are being made available for students, faculty, and staff impacted by the incident. Counseling and related support services are expected to be offered to members of the campus community who may be struggling or who need someone to talk to.
This remains a developing situation, and further updates are expected as information is confirmed and released by the university or investigators. If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of self-harm, immediate support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
