Lewisburg, Pennsylvania: A senior student at Bucknell University tragically passed away on campus during the weekend, leaving the community in mourning. The student was identified as Christian Samay, a 24-year-old from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, a suburb located in Morris County near New York City.
Bucknell University President John Bravman expressed deep sadness over the loss, offering condolences to Samay’s loved ones. The university, situated approximately 60 miles north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a private liberal arts school where Samay pursued his education.
Officials from the University Department of Public Safety responded to an address near the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house on Saturday afternoon, where they discovered Samay’s lifeless body. Although details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not immediately disclosed, the fraternity declined to provide any comments.
It was clarified that Samay’s passing was not connected to a previous incident involving an active shooter alert on campus, which was later determined to be a hoax originating from Virginia. The university president assured the community that appropriate measures were taken in response to the false alarm and emphasized that Samay’s death was unrelated to the security scare.
The campus was put on lockdown briefly following reports of an active shooter the night before Samay’s passing, but the situation was swiftly resolved by campus authorities. Bravman extended gratitude to the community for their understanding and support during the challenging time.
As investigations into the circumstances surrounding Samay’s death continue, the Bucknell University community remains united in remembering and honoring the life of a promising young student who touched the lives of many during his time on campus.