Death investigation underway outside UC Berkeley housing

Authorities are investigating a fatality near UC Berkeley campus housing Tuesday night.

As of publication time, few details were available.

The Berkeley Fire Department was dispatched to the 2400 block of Durant Avenue, the Unit 3 housing complex, shortly before 8 p.m. for what was determined to be a death investigation involving a fall, according to early reports.

A UC Berkeley spokesman, Adam Ratliff, said details were “still developing.”

“The campus has become aware of reports that a person has passed away near our campus housing,” he said in a prepared statement. “We are saddened by this tragic news and wish to extend our condolences to this person’s family and friends.”

Ratliff said he could not discuss or confirm confidential student matters, in line with privacy laws and university policies.

He referred further questions to the University of California Police Department, which had not responded to inquiries as of publication time.

Ratliff said counseling services are available to members of the campus community who need support.

The Scanner will share additional information as it becomes available.