January 28, 2025 — Syracuse, NY — A dead body was discovered in Syracuse University’s Irving Avenue Garage on Monday afternoon, according to a campus-wide email sent out to the university community. The email, issued by university officials, confirmed that the deceased individual was not affiliated with Syracuse University.
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety responded to the scene after receiving multiple reports of the body, alongside the Syracuse Police Department and the Veterans Affairs Police. Irving Garage, located near the campus, is situated down the street from the Syracuse VA Medical Center.
Details surrounding the individual’s identity and the cause of death remain unclear as authorities continue to investigate. At this time, no further information has been released by law enforcement. The investigation is ongoing, and campus officials have assured the university community that updates will be shared as more details emerge.
The discovery of the body has raised concerns, but campus officials have emphasized that there is no immediate threat to the safety of students, faculty, or staff. The area around Irving Garage was temporarily secured as part of the investigation, but no disruptions to campus operations have been reported.
