UPDATE:

Students and faculty at Sacred Heart University are mourning the death of a college student from New Jersey who died three days after choking during a pancake eating contest at the school, according to reports.

Caitlin Nelson

Caitlin Nelson, 20, of Clark, died Sunday at a New York hospital, three days after taking part in a pancake eating contest at the school.

She was rushed to the hospital Thursday evening during the Greek Life event, a spokeswoman from the school said in an emailed statement to NJ Advance Media.

Officers who arrived at the scene were not able to clear her airway and had to remove food from her throat, according to the Fairfield Citizen.

Police said that Nelson suffered from multiple food allergies, but it is yet unclear what caused her death, the report said.

"The SHU flag has been lowered to half-staff in Caitlin's memory," the statement said.

The Sunday evening Mass was dedicated to Nelson, and was followed by a candlelight vigil.

Thank you to all our students n faculty/staff that attended the Mass for Caitlin. Amazing turnout. WE ARE SHU. — Dr. P (@SHUprez) April 3, 2017

My heart is so heavy. Rest is the sweetest peace Caitlin. It was an honor being your OL 💚Sending my love to the sisters of @KappaDelta_SHU — Elizabeth Calianese (@lizcalianese20) April 3, 2017

According to ctpost.com, Nelson majored in social work and helped support trauma victims.

Her father, James, was a Port Authority police officer who died on 9/11.

Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly listed Nelson's age and where she died.

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