Daniel Jessell, who was found dead in Kemper Hall on Wednesday, died by suicide, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Evanston Police Department officers responded to a call in Kemper at 6:36 p.m. Wednesday, Evanston Police Cmdr Ryan Glew said.

Jessell was 21, according to information from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. The Weinberg sophomore was from Delray Beach, Florida.

In a Wednesday email to students announcing Jessell’s death, Dean of Students Todd Adams recommended students having trouble with the news reach out to Counseling and Psychological Services, the Dean of Students office, the Chaplain’s office or residential services staff.

“I am deeply saddened by this news, and I extend my deepest condolences to Daniel’s family and close friends as the University community offers support to them during this very difficult time,” Adams wrote in the email.

If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741

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