Crime, Law and Justice

Missing U of M student found dead

A missing University of Minnesota student was found dead in the Mississippi River, according to a social media post from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

The University of Minnesota police department canceled the alert for 19-year-old Sumith Maddi after the Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified his body.

The college student was last seen leaving the 17th Avenue Residence Hall Saturday around 2:40 a.m.

The Hennepin County Water Patrol found his body in the Mississippi River last Friday.

Two photos of a person.
Sumith Maddi
Courtesy of Minnesota BCA

The University of Minnesota police department thanked everyone who helped with the search.

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