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Update: Student’s Body Found in Penn Tower Identified

Update: Onward State has confirmed that Brandon M. Lehr of Landisville, Pa was found dead on Sunday by his roommate.

State College police are reporting that the body of a 22-year old male student was discovered in Penn Tower yesterday afternoon. The name of the student has not been released yet, pending notification of the family. The body was discovered by the roommate, upon his return to campus. Police has classified the death as “unattended” and do not suspect foul play.

Onward State expresses our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the student. We will continue to update the story as information comes in.

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Chase Tralka

Chase Tralka is a Senior majoring in Information Sciences and Technology with a minor in Security and Risk Analysis. He is from Northern New Jersey and is involved in far too many organizations to list here. He enjoys photography, cycling, and listening to obscure free jazz music.

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