A university in Washington is mourning the loss of two college students found dead on campus within less than 24 hours.
The first Western Washington University student died from an apparent fall from a residence hall on Wednesday night, the school said in a press release. Emergency services were notified of the incident at Nash Hall at around 10:30 p.m. and provided medical assistance at the scene.
The second student was found unresponsive Thursday morning in Alma Clark Glass Hall, another residence hall on the university campus.
The university said the deaths do not appear to be connected and there is no evidence of foul play or ongoing danger to the community. The incidents are being investigated by law enforcement.
The school did not release the students’ identities.
“No words can capture our shock and sadness at these two heartbreaking events, and our thoughts are with the loved ones of our students as their lives are forever changed …