Lincoln University student dies at residence hall
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A Lincoln University student died Tuesday night at a residence hall on campus.
Jefferson City police dispatch records show first responders were called to 825 Chestnut St. at 5 p.m. The Cole County Sheriff’s Office responded and Sheriff John Wheeler told ABC 17 News that foul play is not suspected.
A cause of death was not revealed on Wednesday. The name of the student was not revealed.
“Our Lincoln University community is saddened by the loss of one of our students. At this time, out of respect of privacy, we will not be sharing further details. We do offer our condolences to their family, friends, and all who knew them,” the university said in a statement.
The university shared that counseling services are available to students through TeleHelp and the Thompkins Health Center. Resources are also available to employees through the Strive Employee Life and Family program.