Rutgers student found dead on Busch campus

PISCATAWAY - Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found early Friday outdoors at the Busch Campus.

"Early this morning, a body was discovered on the Busch Campus at Rutgers University-New Brunswick," the university said in a statement. "The deceased was a graduate student and member of our community. While the investigation is ongoing and the cause of death is yet to be determined, no foul play is suspected.

"The university extends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the decedent," it continued., "Our thoughts and prayers remain with them."

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Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Rutgers Police Chief Kenneth Cop said the man's death does not appear to be suspicious.

The cause of death has yet to be determined, pending the results of an autopsy by the Middlesex County Medical Examiner, officials said.

This is the second time this week a man has been found dead in Middlesex County. A 21-year-old man's body was found in Sayreville on Saturday morning. The circumstances of the man's death have not been released.

The investigation into this death is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Rutgers Detective Michelle Bolognini at 848-932 -4842, or Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Detective David Abromaitis at 732-745-4436.

Staff Writer Suzanne Russell: 7320-565-7335; srussell@mycentraljersey.com