The UNC Police Department is investigating a body found at the Forest Theatre in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The university shared a message with the campus community through its Alert Carolina system, saying police officers responded to a call at the amphitheater off Country Club Road around 3:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found one deceased individual.
UNC Police responded to a call at The Forest Theater on South Boundary St at 3:30am on Sat, Sept. 4 and found a deceased individual. There is no ongoing threat.
— Alert Carolina (@AlertCarolina) September 4, 2021
UNC said there is no ongoing threat to the community’s safety, but the investigation is ongoing and the scene at the Forest Theatre is still active. The university also shared suicide prevention information with its message on Saturday.
The UNC Police crime log listed the death as a suicide which occurred at 2:35 a.m. Saturday. The case status remains open.
The Forest Theatre is currently hosting Paperhand Puppet Intervention, a production which performs at the venue during weekends each fall. The production shared via instagram that Saturday evening’s performance would proceed.
“The show will carry on tonight, imbued with our intention to offer forth avenues of hope and healing in the wake of loss and tragedy,” read the Paperhand Puppet Intervention post.
Anyone who is considering suicide or self-harm is encouraged to contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, which is available 24/7 by calling 800-273-8255. All UNC students can reach Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Wellness for mental health support services. UNC faculty and staff can reach out to the Employee Assistance Program for support services.
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Any updates on this? UNC Police haven’t said a word. The puppet show was also canceled that night.
I would also like to know if updates as well.
Where is any further information about this tragedy. ?
What actually happened?!