UT Austin, APD investigating report of body on campus, say no threat to the public

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Multiple police vehicles and crime scene tape surrounded an area of The University of Texas at Austin campus Friday, after someone reported a “possible deceased individual,” according to UT Austin Police, or UTPD.

UTPD said in a post on X from that it got the call about around 12 p.m. The officers responded to near Robert Dedman Drive and Trinity Street. • Officers from Austin and University of Texas police departments on the scene where a "possible deceased individual" was reported. (KXAN) • Officers from Austin and University of Texas police departments on the scene where a "possible deceased individual" was reported. (KXAN)

The agency said it does not believe there is a threat to the public, but asked the public to avoid the area if possible.

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