The body of a 20-year-old man was found hanging from the closet door of his dormitory room at an NYU residence hall last night, according to police.

The NYPD says the victim, who has not been identified, was found at around 10:30 p.m. in a dorm room at 80 Lafayette Street, known as Lafayette Hall. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police say they are investigating the death, though they do not suspect any criminality.



The Daily News reports that the victim was a student, and that he was found by his roommate. NYU has not yet responded to request for comment.

We will update when more information becomes available.

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