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UPDATE: MSU student found dead identified

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UPDATE:

In a press release from Mountain State University the identity of the student who died has been released.  MSU representatives said it was Claudeo Frederic Mays.

 

In a full statement it says:

"I am writing with great regrets to inform you that one of our students, Claudeo Frederic Mays, died last night in his room in Hogan Hall. Claudeo was a senior Social Work major and a Resident Advisor. Claudeo was an officer in the Student Government Association as well as an organizer for Beckley Unplugged, which raised funds for the men's shelter. The Raleigh County Medical Examiner is investigating the death, and will issue a report on the cause when that investigation is done.  The Beckley Police Department has notified his family members.A psychologist will be available for grief counseling in the JWE Board Room from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 6 and from 9 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 10. Our most sincere sympathy is extended to all of Claudeo's family and friends.  I will inform you of more details as they become available,"----Richard E. Sours, Interim President.

 

 

Police are investigating the death of a student on the campus of Mountain State University.

The body was found at a dorm on campus in the morning hours of Wednesday, Dec. 5.  Right now it is being called an "unattended death." The medical examiner is expected to be on the scene to determine the exact cause of death.  Police do not believe the death is suspicious at this time.

The name has not been released while police attempt to contact relatives.