COPS are urgently probing a famous university campus after two men were found dead within just 24 hours.

The grim discoveries were made at the University of California, Berkeley, with police launching two separate investigations.

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Police are investigating two deaths at the University of California, Berkeley campusCredit: ABC
 

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A student, William Yi Lu, was found deceased near a residence hall on Tuesday eveningCredit: ABC
 

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Police seen at the UC Berkeley campus after the two incidentsCredit: ABC
The first incident happened on Tuesday evening just before 8pm, when the UC Berkeley Police Department were called to reports of a person who had fallen from a building.

Fire crews rushed to the scene and found a deceased student near the Unit 3 Residence Hall complex.

Investigators do not believe foul play was involved, but the Alameda County Medical Examiner and coroner are yet to determine the exact cause of death.

The student has since been identified by the coroner’s office as William Yi Lu.

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The 21-year-old was majoring in Theater & Performance Studies and was expected to graduate in May 2027.

University spokesman, Adam Ratliff, said details were “still developing”.

“The campus has become aware of reports that a person has passed away near our campus housing,” he said in a statement.

“We are saddened by this tragic news and wish to extend our condolences to this person’s family and friends.”

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Less than 24 hours later, a second body was discovered.

On Wednesday at around midday, university staff reportedly found a dead man in bushes outside Sproul Hall, near Telegraph Avenue and Bancroft Way.

Police said the man is not believed to be affiliated with the university and appeared to be in his late 40s or early 50s.

There were “no obvious signs of foul play”, according to authorities.

His identity had not been released as of publication, and the Alameda County coroner will now determine how he died.

The back-to-back deaths have rattled the campus, though officials stress there is no immediate indication that the incidents are linked.

Police said there is no known threat to the community, and next of kin for the student have been notified.

In a statement, university officials reminded students that counselling and psychological services are available by appointment or on a drop-in basis.

Students can access support via the university’s mental health services line or through resources on its website, with additional after-hours counselling also available.

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Officials stressed there is no immediate indication that the incidents are linkedCredit: ABC