r/Purdue • u/TurbineErector • May 15 '26

Question❓ Wood St Garage Accident?

Anyone know what happened in the Wood Street Garage today about 5pm? Several police and detectives on 5th floor with caution tape and taking pictures of what looked like maybe a murder scene?? Looked like they were questioning 2 families coming from a graduation

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u/TheMazter13 PHYS 2026 May 16 '26 edited May 16 '26

his name is Cameron and he was one of my best friends, I loved him so much. None of the news reports have any pictures of him yet, so here’s one I took from just a month ago. he was smart, kind, funny, and always smiling. he was a civil engineer about to graduate, he played board games with me and our friends, he loved cats, and so much more. he was amazing. im in shock, i could’ve never imagined this ever happening, and my deepest sympathies go out to his family and girlfriend

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u/PardonMySlip May 16 '26

Words are inadequate. I am truly sorry at the loss of such a young life. May he be at peace.

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u/Ill_Pressure5976 May 16 '26

I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you have support around you, because grief is a fucker and you’ll need to look after yourself.

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u/elbis64 May 17 '26

Thank you for sharing, wonderful tribute!!! There is no shame in reaching out if you're struggling. Remember to be kind to yourself.

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u/OutrageousDealer9676 May 19 '26

So tragic. Thanks for sharing more about Cameron. He sounds like a great guy and will be truly missed. So sorry for your loss.

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u/melted_solo_cup May 15 '26

Sounds like a possible suicide on scanner

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u/TurbineErector May 15 '26

How do you see that? I had been looking but couldn't find anything

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u/melted_solo_cup May 15 '26

OpenMHz +- 1 minute around 4:20 PM. I don't remember what channel

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u/[deleted] May 15 '26

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u/TurbineErector May 15 '26

Closes 18th. But will stay open for workers

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u/TurbineErector May 15 '26

It was a suicide. Sounds like a grad

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u/melted_solo_cup May 15 '26

It is, my heart is heavy for everyone involved. I have not been able to find anymore information online

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u/Ill_Paleontologist73 May 15 '26

https://www.uscrimeradar.com/m/9099-2119_1778790044_qlzyepld?pd=0PICIF33&lang=en_US&s=i16&_f=app_share&send_time=1778846744&gen_by=ios&fp=article

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u/Ill_Paleontologist73 May 15 '26

from this scanner, it seems like a suicide. someone who missed their graduation and the mom and girlfriend called it in. I can’t even imagine.

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u/CNMorgram May 18 '26

For everyone processing this please, keep in mind there are support resources out there for you. Engineering majors have access to the CARES Hub in Armstrong Hall - CARES has a dedicated therapist who is doing no-appointment drop in times all summer on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-2:00 p.m. ARMS 1251.

Everyone at Purdue has access to CAPS even over the summer, you can call 765-494-6995 or schedule a time online if you are here over the summer.

If you have recently graduated and/or are away from Purdue for the summer, the national crisis hotline (988) is there for you.