Waynesburg student’s death not suspicious, says university
The death of a Waynesburg student found dead in his dorm room Sunday morning was not suspicious, according to a statement released by university officials.
Bradley Grinnen, 21, of Ellwood City was a junior defensive lineman for the Yellow Jackets. He was pronounced dead at 11:22 a.m. Sunday.
Waynesburg Borough police Chief Robert Toth said Monday his department was notified by the university at around 10:30 a.m. and that the incident poses 鈥渘o threat to public safety.鈥�
Toth also commended the university for their cooperation in the police investigation.
鈥淲e are cooperating fully with the authorities, who are investigating the situation,鈥� said Ashley Wise, university director of relations, through a written statement. 鈥淲e have been assured that it is not a suspicious death, and there is no perceived threat to the public.鈥�
The university held a prayer vigil inside Roberts Chapel on campus for Grinnen Sunday evening.
Grinnen earned first-team honors in the Presidents鈥� Athletic Conference in 2016. He led the team with 48 tackles last year. He also made eight sacks during the year for a total loss of 41 yards, and four sacks in one game against the Muskingum University Fighting Muskies of New Concord, Ohio, according to the university蘑菇视频 statistics page.
An autopsy will be performed Monday, according to the Greene County Coroner蘑菇视频 office.
Steve Barrett contributed to this report.