SLU student dead after incident at biology building

July 24, 2024

HAMMOND, La. (WVUE) - Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) reported the death of a student on Wed., Nov. 29.

According to an alert sent out to parents of students, campus police were on the scene of an “active incident” at the school’s biology building sometime after 1 p.m. The biology building was closed for the remainder of the day and students were asked to stay away.

An alert was sent out to students and parents about police on the scene of an "active incident" that forced the closure of Southeastern University's Biology Building. We are working to get more information. pic.twitter.com/RDbscXis8D

— FOX 8 New Orleans (@FOX8NOLA) November 29, 2023

Not long after, the university’s president, Dr. William S. Wainwright, released a statement saying the university “is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of our students.”

“We know the loss is being felt by many and we are doing everything we can to support friends, family, and the wider student and staff community,” Wainwright said.

The President of Southeastern University says they are mourning the loss of a student today and are offering counseling for anyone affected. pic.twitter.com/aMg9DEe5AL

— FOX 8 New Orleans (@FOX8NOLA) November 29, 2023

School officials encourage anyone affected to call 985-549-3894 to reach the university’s counseling center.

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