Ongoing homicide investigation into suspicious death south of campus 

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Green street signs at the corner of Berry St and Indiana St
Photo by Peter Nicijea

Ongoing homicide investigation into suspicious death south of campus 

There is an ongoing homicide investigation after a suspicious death at 107 E Berry Street. There is no immediate threat to campus, according to an email from DePauw Police. Berry Street is near South Quad.

Green street signs at the corner of Berry St and Indiana St
Photo by Peter Nicieja

The 11:30 pm call of a “possible deceased person” to 911 Dispatch Tuesday night was for Melissa Attkinsson, age 44, according to a Facebook post from Greencastle Police. The police are investigating who could possibly be involved. 

Photo by Peter Nicieja

Berry street has since reopened after it was temporarily closed this morning.

If you have information regarding this incident please call 765-848-1644.