Less than 48 hours after one of their biggest days in school history, two Ole Miss students have tragically been found dead.
Two students at the University of Mississippi have died, the Lafayette County coroner confirmed to Action News 5 on Tuesday. The school is currently working with police to determine what happened. At this time, details surrounding the deaths are unclear.
According to a police report obtained by Action News 5, public safety officials were dispatched to Stewart Hall on the Ole Miss campus just after 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, for a possible overdose.
The school released a statement.
“The University is heartbroken by the recent loss of two students and extends our condolences to their families, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.
We are aware that considerable unverified information is circulating on social media and in the community regarding these recent student deaths. The Coroner’s Office has confirmed two student deaths, and University Police are not aware of any additional student deaths. University Police remain in contact with local and state law enforcement, and the causes of the two deaths are still under investigation.
We encourage our community not to speculate about the circumstances or repeat information that has not been officially confirmed. We appreciate your understanding and support for our campus community during this difficult time.”
On Saturday night, thousands of Ole Miss students came together to celebrate a massive win against Lane Kiffin and LSU.
Ole Miss topped LSU, 32-24, in one of the most-anticipated games in recent college football memory.
Our thoughts are with everyone on Ole Miss’s campus.
