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University of Mississippi Says 2 Student Deaths Remain Under Investigation
On Monday, Sept. 21, emergency responders were dispatched to Stewart Hall on the Ole Miss campus following reports of a possible overdose, confirming the deaths of two students.
Investigators found packaged kratom during both investigations, though Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit emphasized there is no confirmed evidence the substance contributed to either death.
According to Lafayette County Coroner Glenn Coleman, the two students, aged 18 and 20, died Monday, with law enforcement conducting separate investigations showing no evidence the deaths are connected.
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Dr. Shawnboda Mead urged the community to avoid speculation, stating the university coordinates with law enforcement while causes remain under investigation.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch recently trained Ole Miss students on administering Narcan, while the City of Oxford provides free access through vending machines to combat overdose deaths.