ORIGINAL POST: Sept. 14 11:29 p.m.
An FGCU student is dead after a reported distress call to his Biscayne dorm in the South Village campus dorms early Sunday morning.
According to University Police’s report, at 4:06 am on Sunday morning, UPD responded to a sick person’s distress call in South Village on Florida Gulf Coast University’s campus. Upon arrival, UPD entered the room of Austin Vonckx, located in Biscayne Hall.
Vonckx was found in his bed face up with a discolored mouth. San Carlos Fire Department arrived on scene shortly after and began CPR. They then transported Vonckx to Gulf Coast Hospital. Vonckx was later pronounced dead.
FGCU spokesperson Susan Evans confirmed the death.
Check back with Eagle News for more updates on his developing story.
UPDATE: Sept. 15 4:30 p.m.
Vonckx’s death is the fourth to occur on campus in the university’s history. The autopsy is scheduled to begin today and can take up to 8-10 weeks to be completed.
The News-Press reported that Vonckx complained of a headache before his death. Long time friend Connor Coplon, 22, told the News-Press that there was speculation among the family about the possibility of a head injury.
An autopsy is scheduled for later today, Coplon said.
Students and friends of Vonckx will be holding a candle light vigil tonight in front of the South Village dining hall at 9 p.m.
UPDATE: Sept. 15 6:30 p.m.
He also added that if anyone feels that they need to talk or just need some sort of support, CAPS is reaching out and encouraging students to come in.
David Alpert • Sep 19, 2014 at 6:09 am
Very sad.