Police are investigating after a fourth student died on the University of Connecticut's campus this school year.
UConn officials say that Robert Keers, a business student from the Fairfield County town of Wilton, died Tuesday morning at Windham Hospital after being transported there from Willington.
It's not immediately clear how Keers died. State police are investigating and are awaiting autopsy results before releasing information on the case.
“In the short time since we learned of his death, it has become abundantly clear that Robbie had a wide circle of friends at UConn who are profoundly affected by his passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends, both in the UConn community and his hometown of Wilton,” UConn spokeswoman Stephanie Reitz said.
There are several condolence posts mentioning Keers on the UConn Kappa Sigma Twitter account.
“As in all such cases, UConn immediately reached out to friends and others on campus who were close to Robbie, and encourages anyone who needs assistance to contact Counseling and Mental Health Services for confidential help,” Reitz said.
Keers is the fourth UConn undergraduate to pass away unexpectedly since early August, according to school officials.
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“We grieve for each of these valued students, and thank others in Connecticut to extending their support to our campus community and those touched by these painful losses,” Reitz said.
