Police are investigating the death of a 20-year-old college student found dead in the Connecticut River over the weekend. The student attended Dartmouth College, and authorities are investigating whether his untimely death was linked to bullying. New York Post.
Wong Jiang grew up in Delaware and was a member of the prestigious university’s Beta Alpha Omega fraternity. He was last seen at a social party on Saturday night near the Dartmouth Boathouse on the Connecticut River. The young man was reported missing the following day.
“Wong was always a great guy. I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile on his face.”
Authorities were reportedly searching for Chan for several hours after receiving the tip, and his body was eventually found on Sunday about 65 feet from the riverbank, according to authorities. Hanover Police Department Facebook postWitnesses said initial findings indicate alcohol played a role in the incident.
“Again, that’s all part of our investigation. We received an anonymous email through the university this morning which said there may be bullying involved, so we will be looking into that as well,” Dennis added. WMU.
Chang’s fraternity was disciplined for an undisclosed incident last fall. Dartmouth College reported earlier this year that Beta Alpha Omega was one of four fraternities suspended for violating community rules, some of which included drinking alcohol.
According to the report, Chan, a biomedical engineering major, was taking part in sophomore summer session, a time when junior students who are set to enter their second year stay on campus for a more relaxed summer session.
Chan served as a project manager and research assistant for the DALI lab, and also served as a mentor to international students on campus.
“Wong was always a great person. I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile on his face,” said Chan’s friend, Kredian Marina.
“I had just been talking to him and we were making plans to go out for dinner sometime. Of course, I was very upset when I first heard the news. So I met up with some friends around here and we went for a walk and talked about all the great things about Wong, how he jokes and makes people laugh.”
In response to the incident, a school spokesman said counselling would be offered to anyone who needed it.
“Wong wholeheartedly embraced the opportunity to pursue his academic and personal passions at Dartmouth,” college dean Scott Brown said in an email to everyone on campus. “He was passionately involved in the Dartmouth community.”
The investigation into Chan’s death is ongoing.
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