Authorities have released limited additional information following a fatal incident involving a student at Sarah Lawrence College in Westchester County, which is being investigated as a suicide.
According to Yonkers Police, officers and emergency responders were called to the Sarah Lawrence College campus on Mead Way in Bronxville on Tuesday morning, Feb. 10, after a student was found unresponsive. The student was pronounced dead at the scene. Police later confirmed that the incident is being investigated as a suicide.
Officials have not released the student’s identity, citing privacy concerns, nor have they provided further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation remains ongoing, though authorities indicated there is no threat to public safety.
Sarah Lawrence College officials acknowledged the incident and said they are working closely with law enforcement while providing support resources to students, faculty, and staff. Counseling and mental health services have been made available on campus as the community processes the loss.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the campus and surrounding community, prompting conversations about mental health awareness and the importance of support systems for students. College administrators urged members of the community to look out for one another and to seek help if they or someone they know is struggling.
Police emphasized that investigations of this nature are handled with care and sensitivity, and that information is released only when appropriate.
Anyone experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of self-harm is encouraged to seek immediate help. Support is available 24/7 through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or by chatting via 988lifeline.org. Individuals can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
This is a developing story. Additional information will be shared if and when it becomes available.
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