A 19-year-old student at the University of California, Berkeley, has been identified as the young man who passed away following a fraternity party held two weeks earlier.
Authorities confirmed that George Melachrinos, a first-year student, was found unresponsive at a fraternity house near campus. Emergency responders arrived at the scene but were unable to revive him.
According to local reports, the Alameda County coroner’s office and Berkeley police are investigating the cause of death. Officials stated that there were no immediate signs of foul play, though toxicology tests are pending.
The university released a statement expressing condolences to Melachrinos’s family, friends, and peers, noting the tragic impact of the loss on the campus community.
“Our hearts are with George’s loved ones during this difficult time,” the statement read.
Counseling services have been made available to students affected by the incident as the investigation continues.
Author’s summary: UC Berkeley mourns 19-year-old George Melachrinos, a student who died after a fraternity party as officials investigate the cause of his death with no signs of foul play.