Death of CCU student appears to be natural, identity not released: Coroner
by Alexx Altman-Devilbiss
Police activity at Magnolia hall on Nov.27, 2022 (Andrew James/WPDE)
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) —
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is now investigating a student death at Coastal Carolina University after police responded to campus, according to a release.
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The university issued an alert Sunday night saying there was police activity at Magnolia Hall and asked students to avoid the area.
Coastal Carolina University released the following statement:
Sunday, November 27, several CCU alerts were sent to campus regarding police activity in Magnolia Hall. In an effort to share information with our community, it is with sadness that we provide an update to you that a CCU student passed away. There does not appear to be evidence of any threat to campus. The cause of death is pending additional investigation. Out of respect for the family, we are not releasing the student’s name at this time.
Around 7 p.m. CCU officials reported there was no threat to the campus, but police remained at the residence hall.
At 11 p.m., the university issued an all-clear stating police activity was clear.
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The identity of the student will not be released due to it appearing to be natural, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard.
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