Ohio University Police say there is no indication the student’s death poses a threat to the campus community.
Ohio University officials are mourning the death of freshman Mason Bohm, who was found dead inside McDavis Hall on Monday, September 14.

Ohio University Police responded to the residence hall at approximately 4:30 p.m. after receiving a report of an unattended death. Bohm, a first-year student in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology and a resident of McDavis Hall, was later identified as the student who died.

Police said there is currently “no reason to believe the death represents a threat to the safety of the community.” The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details surrounding Bohm’s death.
Police Asking Students for Information

Ohio University Police are asking anyone who may have interacted with Bohm before his death to contact investigators.
Anyone with information can contact Lt. D.J. McCollister at 740-593-1911 or email police@ohio.edu.

Ohio University Offers Support to Students
In a message to the university community, Interim Dean of Students Scott Bye said the university was deeply saddened by Bohm’s death and encouraged students to support one another as the campus processes the loss.
Ohio University’s Counseling and Psychological Services has also offered additional support, including drop-in counseling opportunities and spaces for students, faculty and staff dealing with distress following the news.
Students who are struggling are encouraged to utilize the university’s available counseling and mental health resources.
The investigation into Bohm’s death remains active, and Living OU will update this story if additional information is released by Ohio University or the Ohio University Police Department.

Our condolences go out to his friends and family at the OU Community.