UMICH student suicide — A news investigation is currently underway after a student of the University of Michigan died in an apparent suicide in Ann Arbor on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities were called to the scene of an individual falling from a building and colliding with a vehicle in front of Vic Village on South University Avenue between Church Street and East University Avenue Tuesday afternoon at approximately 3:30 p.m..
The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin. According to sources, the deceased was found from self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Details regarding the identity of the deceased and the cause of death have not been released at this time. The Police Department has stated that they are actively investigating the incident and are working to determine whether foul play was involved.
Suicide attempts and suicide completions are of growing concern in Washtenaw County. The Washtenaw County Health Department, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health, and other community agencies and partners are working together to monitor and address both suicide attempts and completions with the goal of reducing suicides in Washtenaw County.
