One person was pronounced dead after reportedly falling off stands at Ohio State University’s commencement ceremony Sunday.
The identity of the person and the events that led to the death is not known at this time. The Franklin County Coroner’s Office is working to identify the victim.
“An individual fell from the stands. They are deceased,” OSU spokesman Ben Johnson said. “We have no additional details to share at this time. Police and emergency responders are on scene. For anyone affected by today’s incident, we will make counseling and other support resources available.”
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Commencement ceremonies continued uninterrupted despite the death. No reference to the death was made during the ceremony.
“I need medics and some officers at gate 30 (of Ohio Stadium) … had one
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