SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA, A student at San José State University was found dead early Monday in what authorities believe to be an apparent suicide, prompting concern and sadness across the campus community.
Law enforcement officials said the individual was discovered deceased in the North Parking Garage on campus during the early morning hours. Officers responded to the scene and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Authorities have not publicly released the student’s name, but members of the university community have identified the individual as an active student enrolled at the school. Officials have not provided additional details about the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Campus police and other responding agencies secured the area while investigators processed the scene. The death is being treated as an apparent suicide, according to preliminary information from authorities.
The tragic discovery has deeply affected students, faculty, and staff at San José State University, where the loss of a fellow student has prompted messages of support and condolences throughout the campus.
University officials are expected to provide resources and counseling services for students who may be struggling following the incident.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the United States, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988, offering free and confidential support 24 hours a day.
