Penn State student's death 'an isolated incident,' Centre County coroner says

Autopsy results for the Penn State student found dead last week are expected to be completed in about six weeks, the Centre County Coroner’s Office wrote this week.

Justine Gross’ death was “an isolated incident,” county Coroner Scott Sayers wrote. State College police investigators believe her death was accidental, the department wrote Friday.

Police declined to say where her body was found. Gross reportedly died from an 11-story fall, according to a new report from NJ.com published Thursday night.

Community members gathered at Beaver Terrace Thursday night to honor the life of Justine Gross, a 19-year-old Penn State student who police found dead last week after previously being reported missing. pic.twitter.com/Lrf37vTs7O

— Onward State (@OnwardState) November 19, 2021

Gross, 19, was reported missing last Thursday, after being last seen the day before. The Penn State sophomore was in the College of the Liberal Arts and lived at Beaver Terrace apartments. She was from Summit, N.J.

“We are heartbroken for the family and friends of Justine Gross and offer our condolences to all who knew and loved her,” university spokeswoman Lisa Powers wrote in an email last week, pointing to the university’s Counseling and Psychological Services, which are available online or by calling 814-863-0395.

We are heartbroken for the family and friends of Justine Gross and offer our condolences to all who knew and loved her. Anyone who feels they may need assistance dealing with this tragic incident should contact CAPS at 814-863-0395 or https://t.co/06Puuk26S1. pic.twitter.com/fugBeB4qxG

— Penn State (@penn_state) November 12, 2021

The investigation is ongoing. State College Police Department urged anyone with information to call (814) 234-7150, email policestatecollegepa.us or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s website.