TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - A Tallahassee community College student died from acute meningitis, according to an autopsy report.
Jessie Melcolm, 19, of St. Augustine, was found unconscious at West Ten Apartments on November 6.
She died later that day at a local hospital after Tallahassee Police Department and emergency responders provided her medical attention.
The report was issued by the District 2 Medical Examiner's Office.
TPD: Foul play ruled out in 19-year-old TCC student's death
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Tallahassee Police Department says that a 19-year-old Tallahassee Community College student who unexpectedly died on Nov. 6 passed away from a "medical issue."
The Tallahassee Police Department responded to West Ten Apartments on Nov.6 for an unconscious female, later identified as 19-year-old Jessie Melcolm.
TPD and Emergency responders immediately provided medical attention to Melcolm, who was later transported to a local hospital for treatment. The student passed away that afternoon.
Police say their investigation of the student's death revealed foul play was not a factor in her death. It was determined Melcolm died of a medical issue.
WTXL reached out to the Florida Department of Health to determine exactly what "medical issue" the student passed away from. They say an official cause of death has not yet been released by a medical examiner:
"At this time the medical examiner has not released an official cause of death concerning Jesse Melcolm. The department continues to work closely with the ME until a determination can be determined. As this is an ongoing investigation the department cannot release any other details at this time per F.S. 381.0031 (6)."
Tallahassee Police investigating death of 19-year-old TCC student
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating how a 19-year-old Tallahassee Community College student unexpectedly passed away after being found unresponsive on Tuesday.
TPD confirmed that the student, who TCC identified as 19-year-old Jessie Lauren Melcolm, was found unresponsive inside her West 10 apartment on Tuesday. An incident report says Melcolm was dead when TPD arrived on scene.
Police cannot confirm where the student was found. At this time, the department says it is unable to confirm any additional details about the investigation.
The Leon County Medical Examiner's Office says they cannot comment on the incident because it's under an open and active investigation.
According to TCC, Melcolm passed away on Tuesday. The university sent an internal email to the community regarding the student's passing:
To the TCC Community:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of a TCC student who passed away in Tallahassee on Tuesday. The medical examiner’s office has yet to diagnose the cause of death. We will continue to check and share reliable information with the TCC community as it becomes available. We offer condolences and sympathies to those suffering through the loss of a TCC Eagle. If any students need assistance, locations and contact information for TCC campus resources are listed below.
Creeks Baseball Club is also raising money to help support Melcolm's family during this time. Click here to donate.
This is a developing story. Stay with us for updates.
