A 33-year-old man plunged to his demise from the twenty sixth ground of a Boston University dorm Wednesday night, in response to the college.
The man, who the college stated had no connection to BU, jumped from a window within the examine lounge of the Student Village II residence corridor on West Campus — situated at 33 Harry Agganis Way.
The unnamed particular person was a 33-year-old man from Cambridge, in response to Kelly Nee, the college’s chief security, safety, and preparedness officer, who supplied particulars on BU’s web site.
Police are investigating the incident on the dorm, which has safety guards and a required swipe-in for residents.
BU Police after midnight tweeted, “BU ALERT: There is police activity at 33 Harry Agganis Way due to an ongoing investigation. The area is safe, but avoid the front area if possible. Building remains open. Use rear entrance if necessary.”
The college on Thursday stated it’s making counseling out there to those that want it.
“We are deeply saddened by the recent tragedy that occurred on our campus and want all students to know that Student Health Services is here to support you,” Boston University Student Health Services wrote on Facebook. “SARP affords 24/7 disaster counseling for college kids who’ve skilled any traumatic occasion — name them at 617-353-SARP (7277) for an pressing appointment.
“Behavioral Medicine provides individual and group therapy for a variety of mental health concerns and has emergency services,” BU Student Health Services added. “Book an appointment through Patient Connect for non-urgent concerns, or call 617-353-3569 to speak with a clinician more urgently. If you suspect a fellow student is in distress, reach out to us for help.”
Counselors shall be out there throughout a gathering with StuVi II residents on Thursday at 7 p.m., in Study Room 202 of the residence.
Crisis counselors can be found at Student Health Services Behavioral Medicine, 881 Commonwealth Ave., 617-353-3569, and Crisis Counseling, 930 Commonwealth Ave., 617-353-7277. Marsh Chapel chaplains could also be reached at 617-353-3560.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”