Purdue University police are conducting a death investigation after a woman was found deceased Wednesday afternoon in Horticulture Park, located on the western edge of the Purdue campus.
According to Purdue Police Capt. Song Kang, officers responded to the scene after receiving a report of an unresponsive individual. Upon arrival, police located the body and notified the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office at 1:44 p.m. Capt. Kang said there is no ongoing threat to the public and that the area was secured as part of standard investigative procedures.
The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the deceased was a woman in her 20s.
Purdue University police are conducting a death investigation after a woman was found deceased Wednesday afternoon in Horticulture Park, located on the western edge of the Purdue campus.
According to Purdue Police Capt. Song Kang, officers responded to the scene after receiving a report of an unresponsive individual. Upon arrival, police located the body and notified the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office at 1:44 p.m. Capt. Kang said there is no ongoing threat to the public and that the area was secured as part of standard investigative procedures.
The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the deceased was a woman in her 20s.
Coroner Carrie Costello stated that her office is continuing its investigation to determine the cause and manner of death. A forensic autopsy has been scheduled for Friday.
Purdue University officials expressed condolences to the student’s family, friends, and the campus community. Support services and counseling resources are available for students and staff affected by the news.
Purdue University officials expressed condolences to the student’s family, friends, and the campus community. Support services and counseling resources are available for students and staff affected by the news.
