DAYTON -- The Dayton Police Department today released its determination into University of Dayton student Larry Cook's April 2 death.
A Dayton Police and Montgomery County Coroner's Office investigation determined Cook's death was the result of a suicide after leaping from a sixth floor window of Stuart Hall on the UD campus.
"During the course of the investigation, several concerns were expressed to investigators that the death was the result of something other than a suicide. Our investigation has shown that Mr. Cookâs death was not the result of an accident, hazing, or a criminal act," the Dayton Police statement reads. "A thorough review of all the evidence and information obtained through the investigation supports the Coronerâs conclusion that Larry Cookâs death was the result of suicide."
Cook's family had refuted the claims by school police that Larry would have committed suicide. They hired an outside investigator and pressed the Dayton Police Department to get involved in its own investigation.
Previous coverage:
MAY 24: New Information on UD Student Who Fell to His Death
APRIL 23: UD Students want Safer Windows after 2 Students Fall
APRIL 20: UD Officials: Student Critically Hurt from 'Apparent Fall' from Dorm Window
APRIL 9: Family, Friends Protest UD Suicide Ruling
APRIL 9: Family of UD Student Who Died This Week Launching an Investigation
A Dayton Police and Montgomery County Coroner's Office investigation determined Cook's death was the result of a suicide after leaping from a sixth floor window of Stuart Hall on the UD campus.
"During the course of the investigation, several concerns were expressed to investigators that the death was the result of something other than a suicide. Our investigation has shown that Mr. Cookâs death was not the result of an accident, hazing, or a criminal act," the Dayton Police statement reads. "A thorough review of all the evidence and information obtained through the investigation supports the Coronerâs conclusion that Larry Cookâs death was the result of suicide."
Cook's family had refuted the claims by school police that Larry would have committed suicide. They hired an outside investigator and pressed the Dayton Police Department to get involved in its own investigation.
Previous coverage:
MAY 24: New Information on UD Student Who Fell to His Death
APRIL 23: UD Students want Safer Windows after 2 Students Fall
APRIL 20: UD Officials: Student Critically Hurt from 'Apparent Fall' from Dorm Window
APRIL 9: Family, Friends Protest UD Suicide Ruling
APRIL 9: Family of UD Student Who Died This Week Launching an Investigation
