Ohio University Student Death: The Athens Police Department, Ohio is investigating a death report on Wednesday.
Law enforcement agencies were called to the scene on E Street St. after an individual was spotted at the edge of a parking lot. According to the Athens Police Department, Ohio, an individual died after jumping off the parking garage.
The suicide victim was identified as a student of Ohio University in Athens, GA. Suicide, according to recent reports, has been identified as the rising cause of death among young adults, teens, and a few older persons.
Suicide Prevention.
Ohio University is dedicated to suicide prevention, offering tools and assistance to the entire community.
We understand that many students will wonder if the world would be better without them, but we encourage them to keep going and growing. Our suicide prevention initiatives prepare members of the OHIO community to respond empathetically to a student in trouble. Access the helpline here.
The identity of the student involved was not released by the investigators.