For the second time in 48 hours, authorities at UC Berkeley are investigating a death on campus grounds, university officials said Wednesday.
The latest discovery occurred shortly after noon, when university staff found a man’s body in the bushes adjacent to Sproul Hall, the campus’ administrative hub. The site sits just east of Sproul Plaza, a historic center of student activity on the university’s south side.
The University of California Police Department said the man did not appear to be affiliated with the university. While an investigation is ongoing, police noted there were no immediate signs of foul play. The Berkeley Scanner first reported the discovery.
The Alameda County Coroner’s Office has not released the man’s identity, pending notification of next of kin.
The discovery followed a separate incident on Tuesday night, when a 21-year-old student died after falling from a building at the Unit 3 residence hall complex. Officers and fire department personnel responded to that scene at 7:53 p.m., but the student was pronounced dead minutes later.
The coroner’s office later identified the student as William Yi Lu, a junior majoring in theater and performance studies.
As with the Wednesday discovery, campus police said they do not suspect foul play in Mr. Lu’s death. Officials have not indicated that the two incidents are related, nor do they believe there is an ongoing threat to the campus community.
In a statement, university spokesperson Adam Ratliff extended condolences to the families involved.
“We are saddened by this tragic news,” he said.
Campus police said counseling services were available for students and other members of the campus community.