Second person found dead at UT Austin in less than a week

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A body was discovered at the University of Texas in Austin for the second time in less than a week, officials said.

UT Media Relations Vice President Mike Rosen said the deceased person was found “overnight,” adding that foul play was not suspected in the death.

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  • The person’s identity and cause of death remain unknown. Rosen did not specify where on campus the body was found.

    On Saturday, another body was found at the Perry-Castaneda Library after police received reports of a medical emergency at around 5 p.m.

    The deceased suffered from “noticeable trauma,” but officials said there was no risk to the UT community.