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Temple University freshman dies after falling out of dorm window, university says

PHILADELPHIA -- A 19-year-old Temple University student is dead after apparently falling from a widow in his residence hall, CBS Philadelphia reports

Temple University president Richard Enlgert has released a statement saying freshamn Richard Dalcourt died after the fall from a 6th floor window.

The circumstances surrounding the fall are unclear. 

Dalcourt was rushed to a local hospital where he would be pronounced dead a short time later.

According to Enlgert, Dalcourt was in his first year at Temple as a mechanical engineering major.

The university says they are providing counseling for students

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