PSU student dies at off-campus apartment building, police say. Investigation ongoing
A Penn State student died Sunday at an off-campus student apartment building, State College police wrote in a statement Tuesday.
The 21-year-old was found dead by his roommate about 4:15 a.m. Sunday at The Standard, 330 W. College Ave., police wrote. Ryan O’Malley was a fifth-semester student in the College of Engineering, university spokeswoman Lisa Powers wrote in an email.
“The death of any student is heartbreaking and our hearts go out to all who knew him,” Powers wrote.
Excessive alcohol consumption was a factor, police wrote. The preliminary investigation indicated his death was accidental.
The man attended a party at Beaver Plaza, 222 W. Beaver Ave., and reportedly consumed an excessive amount of alcohol during a “drinking game,” police wrote. Toxicology results are pending.
An investigation is ongoing. Those with information may call 814-234-7150, email police@statecollegepa.us or submit an anonymous tip online.
This story was originally published October 18, 2022 at 4:08 PM.