CLINTON COUNTY — A Wilmington College student died from a gunshot wound in an off-campus fraternity house early Sunday morning, according to a spokesperson from the Wilmington Police Department.
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The incident took place at approximately 12:43 a.m. at the Delta Theta Sigma fraternity house on 780 Romback Avenue.
Police have identified the student as Tony Crane, 20, of Fishers, Indiana.
He was a football player and a member of the Delta Theta Sigma fraternity, according to a spokesperson for the school.
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“Despite immediate emergency efforts, Mr. Crane was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene,” the department said.
Investigators found a gun on scene and are working to gather evidence and determine the circumstances of Crane’s death.
A preliminary investigation suggests this incident may have been a suicide, according to the police department.
The college has canceled classes on Monday and the Counseling and Campus Ministry Services have been made available to students.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of one of our own, Tony Crane, a sophomore, who passed away early this morning. Tony was a valued member of both the football team and the DTS Fraternity. Counseling and Campus Ministry Services have been made available to students. Wilmington Police Department continues to investigate and reports there is no danger to community members. We will update the College as we learn more from authorities.”
— Wilmington College Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Sigrid Solomon said
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Wilmington Police Department at (937) 382-3833.
News Center 7 is working to learn more and will continue to follow this story.
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