Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Student Commits Suicide Using a Mix Of Household Chemicals
ByA student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute killed himself Tuesday in his upstate New York dorm room by consuming a mix of household chemicals.
Troy police said the student, whose name hasn't been revealed, was found dead around 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning. They are clueless about the chemicals used and the reason for his suicide.
He left a note behind warning people who found him to leave the room immediately because of the toxic mix.
Six people, who went into the room and were exposed to the chemicals, were taken to the hospital as a precaution. They are in a stable condition and are expected to recover.
A hazardous materials team was contacted to clean up the scene in order to avoid any further damage. At the same time, the students were told to evacuate the building.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is a private research university. It is considered to be one of the oldest technological universities in the world.
The university currently comprises of five schools- The School of Architecture, The School of Engineering, The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, The School of Science, and the Lally School of Management & Technology.
In total, the university offers around 140 degree programs in 60 fields including bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.