Student found dead on Mississippi State campus

Mississippi State University officials and law enforcement agencies are investigating a student death discovered in a parked vehicle in an on-campus parking lot. MSU Police Chief Kenneth Rogers said MSU PD received a phone call at approximately 1:10 p.m. Sunday reporting discovery of an unresponsive person in a parked vehicle.

Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt pronounced the male occupant of the vehicle dead at the scene. The body was removed from the scene by Welch Funeral Home in Starkville.
MSU PD, Starkville Fire Department, Med-Stat Ambulance personnel and Coroner Hunt were on scene investigating the incident. Rogers said there was no danger to the rest of campus related to this incident and normal operations have resumed.

Vice President for Student Affairs Regina Hyatt said the university would provide appropriate counseling services and other support for any students or staff impacted by the incident. “Our deepest sympathies extend to the family and friends of the victim.”

The death investigation is ongoing. MSU will have no additional comment until midday on Monday, Aug. 28. The university asks respect for the privacy of the family and friends of this student at this sad and difficult time.