Body found on UT-Austin campus, being investigated as homicide

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Body found on the campus of the University of Texas
Body found on the campus of the University of TexasStudents talk about woman found dead on campus, Chauncy Glover reports.

AUSTIN, TX (KTRK) -- An investigation is underway after a body was found on the campus of the University of Texas.

UT president Gregory L. Fenves issued a statement Tuesday that the body was discovered in Waller Creek behind the alumni center. Police located the female victim between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Students tell Eyewitness News that the female victim is a student and well-known on campus.

"She was really kind and just good things," Brittany Sedillio said.

The popular walkway is now the center of a homicide investigation.

"She was walking so close to so many buildings, there were probably people around," a student said.

Counselors were on hand as students gathered to remember their classmate.

"It does make me a little bit unsafe," Sharma Nishtha said.

The university is working closely with Austin police to identify a possible suspect or suspects. The identity of the deceased female won't be released until next of kin is notified.

The campus continues to operate on a normal schedule, according to the university. The cause of death is under investigation.

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