Kansas State University officials have issued a statement confirming staff and campus police responded to a student death at the Marlatt residence hall Sunday.
Thomas McCord, a sophomore in English from Overland Park, was found in his room about 2:15 p.m. Residence hall staff notified authorities. The death was unattended and is not considered criminal in nature. Further details are not yet known.
Housing and dining staff are working with counseling services to help students and staff affected by McCord’s death.
“Our thoughts are with Thomas’ family and friends right now,” said Pat Bosco, vice president for student life and dean of students.