A 22-year-old New Jersey political science student was discovered deceased in his fraternity house at Pennsylvania’s Bucknell University on Saturday.
According to NJ.com, the incident occurred just weeks before Christian Samay’s scheduled graduation. Samay was pronounced dead at 1:50 p.m. on Saturday at the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house, on University Avenue in Lewisburg.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the death of a Bucknell student on campus today. Together we mourn the passing of Christian Samay ’24. This is an unspeakable loss for the Bucknell community, and our hearts go out Christian’s family and friends,” college president John C. Bravman said in a statement.
Bravman clarified that Samay’s death was not related to a report of an active shooter over the weekend, which was later determined to be a hoax originating from Virginia.
“I call upon all Bucknellians to support each other In this difficult time, and to keep Christian’s family in your prayers.”
Bucknell University student Christian Samay found dead on campus. This was unrelated to last night’s active shooter alert and campus lockdown, and the circumstances are not suspicious. pic.twitter.com/OVNKu0FHMq
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Channel 2 News reports that Union County Coroner Dominick Adamo said an investigation is ongoing. No other information about his death is available at this time.
Monday classes have been canceled, and counselors and chaplains will be available for staff and students.
“Please know that the safety and security of our students are our utmost priorities,” Bravman wrote.
This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available. Check back for updates.
[Feature Photo: Christian Samay/LinkedIn]
